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R72 GHJ

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,204 mi
Last recorded62,204 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 GHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,842 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 43,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,535 miles

damage to o/s rear light lense

o/s headlamp will not adjust upwards ( slightly low ( border line pass )

Fail 13 Mar 2010 36,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s door mirror

damage to o/s rear light lense

front brake disc fades poor

front brake unbalance recorded ( just passed )

o/s headlamp will not adjust upwards ( slightly low ( border line pass )

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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R72 GHJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 73,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R72 GHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R72 GHJ registered?

R72 GHJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R72 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 GHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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