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R69 NCU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,411 mi
Last recorded65,411 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 NCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 65,411 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing lap belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor strengthing panel had hole in it . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated within 30cm of rear suspension mount and broken off from sill . (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in wheel arch body corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor to arch has incorrect repair and has holes within 30cm of the rear suspension mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill in different places has holes and has parted from inner sill . (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body corroded off rear panel (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body corroded off rear panel (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 65,081 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2024 65,080 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2022 62,070 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 7 Apr 2021 61,601 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 60,991 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,007 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

cut in offside rear tyre tread

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,098 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 53,578 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,873 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 50,853 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,665 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 48,655 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,822 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 46,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,849 miles

air bag light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,055 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,439 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,311 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 43,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,754 miles

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 4 Sep 2007 39,454 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 39,454 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R69 NCU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R69 NCU, 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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R69 NCU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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