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R690 CUX

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,365 mi
Last recorded93,365 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 CUX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 93,365 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 93,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007
Fail 23 Nov 2007 87,534 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

165/70/13/t n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rack gaiter clips missing but gaiters still secure and not leaking

engine noise possibly water pump

front indicators slightly showing white light

front link arm bushes splitting slightly

front wipers smearing screen slightly

n/s/f damper damp

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f wheel arch loose

oil leaks around engine and steering rack

pedal rubber worn slightly exposing metal pedal slightly

rear silencer rubber splitting

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 14 Dec 2006 87,358 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 87,090 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 87,090 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

both front tyres poor

parking brake in poor condition

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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R690 CUX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc 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 R690 CUX, 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 R690 CUX registered?

R690 CUX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R690 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 CUX 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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