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R789 GBR

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,815 mi
Last recorded78,815 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 GBR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,815 miles

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

low brake fluid

Fail 28 Mar 2012 78,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

low brake fluid

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,269 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 63,855 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode

N/s handbrake/footbrake poor

N/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Slight interference in rear lights

Fail 19 Jun 2009 63,855 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front subframe starting to corrode

N/s handbrake/footbrake poor

N/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Slight interference in rear lights

Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,336 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2007 54,174 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 54,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,941 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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R789 GBR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R789 GBR, 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 R789 GBR registered?

R789 GBR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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