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R669 DVF

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,228 mi
Last recorded63,228 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 DVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,228 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 63,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,098 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,910 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,774 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2012 41,680 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,526 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,560 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 34,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,656 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,339 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,411 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 22,411 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R669 DVF 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 71.4%.

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 R669 DVF, 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 R669 DVF registered?

R669 DVF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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