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R839 GNV

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,094 mi
Last recorded41,094 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 GNV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,094 miles

Air bag light is on

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 37,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,960 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 30,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both frant brake disc worn and very rusty on the inner braking faces

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,280 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,080 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 25,080 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,402 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 19,785 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,785 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 18,255 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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R839 GNV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R839 GNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R839 GNV registered?

R839 GNV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R839 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R839 GNV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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