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R255 SCU

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,784 mi
Last recorded41,784 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 SCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 41,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 41,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 39,984 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 39,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2016 39,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 38,020 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake binding slighty

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 38,020 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake binding slighty

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 37,171 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,231 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 36,230 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,274 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,183 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 9 Dec 2011 34,169 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 234,305 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 32,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,714 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,695 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,700 miles

four tyres cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2007 29,700 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,695 miles

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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R255 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R255 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 R255 SCU registered?

R255 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R255 SCU shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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