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R669 MOU

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,776 mi
Last recorded109,776 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 MOU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 109,776 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 109,776 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,833 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2010 99,816 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 May 2009 95,400 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Deep scrach to window screen out side swept area

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 84,025 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 84,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 76,170 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 76,170 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 65,291 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 65,291 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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R669 MOU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R669 MOU, 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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R669 MOU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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