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R737 GLG

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,405 mi
Last recorded126,405 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 GLG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2015 126,405 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills (5.2.6)

exhaust bracket has come away

front o/s outer sill is corroded - not prescibed

wipers are poor

Pass 13 Dec 2014 122,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front outer sill rusty

petrol tank strap rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2014 123,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front sill rusty

petrol tank strap rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2013 117,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front light lens slightly deterated

front sub/frame rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2013 117,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front light lens slightly deterated

front sub/frame rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2012 109,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

noise in wiper linkage

Fail 28 Aug 2012 109,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

noise in wiper linkage

Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,583 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 99,583 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,257 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,289 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 84,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery insecure

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s steering gaitor perished

n/s/f door handle insecure

slight distortion in rear number plate

slight roughness in o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 20 Dec 2007 76,004 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 57,996 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both front indecator bulbs slightly white

o/s/f inner door handle losse

slight oil leak from n/s f inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,064 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 61,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R737 GLG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R737 GLG, 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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R737 GLG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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