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R466 ANC

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,538 mi
Last recorded153,538 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 ANC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 153,538 miles

Front crossmember starting to corrode

Nearside rear passenger door won't open

Offside headlight misting up

Fail 5 Nov 2009 153,538 miles

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

Front crossmember starting to corrode

Nearside rear passenger door won't open

Offside headlight misting up

Pass 13 Nov 2008 145,750 miles

air bag light on

n/s wiper poor

n/s/f indicator shows white light

n/s/r door will not open from inside or out

o/s/f tyre on limit

slight cuts in o/s/f seatbelt

Fail 12 Nov 2008 145,743 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

n/s wiper poor

n/s/f indicator shows white light

n/s/r door will not open from inside or out

o/s/f tyre on limit

slight cuts in o/s/f seatbelt

Fail 21 Oct 2008 145,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light staying on

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

exhaust slight leak at centre clamp

front indicators discoloured

front subframe corroded

inner door handles poor

nearside front shocker damp

offside front door damaged

offside front seatbelt slight marks

offside sill area corroded

rear axle bushes parting

rear wheel bearings noisey and rough

Pass 2 Apr 2007 134,596 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 122,555 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R466 ANC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R466 ANC, 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 R466 ANC registered?

R466 ANC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R466 ANC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 ANC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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