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R764 GVV

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,885 mi
Last recorded115,885 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 GVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 115,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 109,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 103,691 miles

o/s and n/s washer jets poor performance

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing/bald on edges(just acceptable)

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm/carrier bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2010 103,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s and n/s washer jets poor performance

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing/bald on edges(just acceptable)

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm/carrier bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2009 100,689 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 100,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 97,766 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 97,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 91,023 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 91,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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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R764 GVV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R764 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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What year was R764 GVV registered?

R764 GVV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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