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R137 SCU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,924 mi
Last recorded134,924 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 SCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2017 134,924 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 128,167 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dull (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Jul 2016 128,054 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front shock corroded

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

Offside Front shock corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle bushes starting to debond

cooling fan went up in smoke on emisions test

exhaust clamp needs reaplacing

Pass 11 May 2015 122,044 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 121,970 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 114,902 miles

advise brake fluid level low

advised by vehicle presenter that high level brake light disconnected

rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber deteriorated but not insecure

spare tyre clearly under inflated

Fail 23 Apr 2014 114,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise brake fluid level low

advised by vehicle presenter that high level brake light disconnected

both rear outer seat belts webbing twisted

rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber deteriorated but not insecure

spare tyre clearly under inflated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 108,642 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 108,640 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 100,173 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 95,167 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 registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight exhaust blow (rear joint)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 95,167 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight exhaust blow (rear joint)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 87,778 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 87,778 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,951 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 80,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 74,765 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 74,765 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding in various places.

o/s front tyre tread at 2mm in center.

o/s front wiper blade just starting to split.

slight damage to n/s rear wheel arch.

slight exhaust blow front to mid joint.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 70,131 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 70,131 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 60,374 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 60,374 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

FUEL FILTER NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED

bumper insecure

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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R137 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R137 SCU, 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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R137 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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