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R150 SCU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,831 mi
Last recorded108,831 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 SCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2013 108,831 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 108,279 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 104,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,548 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 96,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 94,568 miles

SLIGHT CUT IN N/SIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 13 Aug 2008 94,568 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

SLIGHT CUT IN N/SIDE FRONT TYRE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 89,195 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 89,195 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,142 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 79,944 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)

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 11 Jul 2005 63,614 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 62,986 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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R150 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R150 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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What year was R150 SCU registered?

R150 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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