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R183 SCU

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,563 mi
Last recorded118,563 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 SCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 118,563 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 118,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 117,106 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 117,106 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 115,727 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 113,472 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 108,578 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 108,578 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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R183 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R183 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 R183 SCU registered?

R183 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R183 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R183 SCU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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