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R773 GGY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,220 mi
Last recorded50,220 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 GGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,220 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 50,214 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative HAZARDS ONLY WORKING ON N/S (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' PHONE HOLDER (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,115 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 49,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,767 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2016 46,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,895 miles

rear exhaust mount breaking up

Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,727 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,222 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 36,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,791 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,022 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 33,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,910 miles

offside passenger footwell saturated in water/windows steam up

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,853 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 27,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R773 GGY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R773 GGY, 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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R773 GGY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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