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R756 GVV

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,290 mi
Last recorded102,290 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 GVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,290 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 102,290 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 99,723 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some damage to windscreen

Fail 19 Oct 2015 99,722 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2014 98,175 miles

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

some damage to windscreen front disc corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,892 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 95,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 85,826 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2011 78,374 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 78,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 68,096 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 68,096 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 68,096 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

scratches on front windsceen out side wiper sweep

Pass 27 May 2009 59,820 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 59,820 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 52,899 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 47,164 miles

front offside brake disc worn

Fail 25 May 2007 47,164 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front offside brake disc worn

Pass 25 May 2006 40,959 miles

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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R756 GVV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R756 GVV, 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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R756 GVV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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