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R669 MCA

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,769 mi
Last recorded85,769 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,769 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 85,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

minor corrosion of nearside rear wheel arch

windscreen scratch edge of wiper sweeped

Pass 21 May 2010 77,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 71,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 124,403 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 115,824 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 108,661 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 108,659 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nail in tyre

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 MCA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 R669 MCA, 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 MCA registered?

R669 MCA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R669 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R669 MCA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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