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R858 GDL

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,299 mi
Last recorded68,299 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 GDL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,299 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 61,638 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 61,636 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,049 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 59,043 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning light fault

Fail 31 Dec 2012 55,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning light fault

Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,211 miles

Air bag warning light fault

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,247 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,709 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,865 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,860 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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R858 GDL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R858 GDL, 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 R858 GDL registered?

R858 GDL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R858 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R858 GDL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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