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R272 SCU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,262 mi
Last recorded82,262 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 SCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,262 miles

Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

High level brake light not working

Nearside front tyre wearing out of shape

Oil leak

Slight interaction in rear lights

Fail 26 Mar 2012 82,162 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Front headlamps deteriorated

High level brake light not working

Nearside front tyre wearing out of shape

Oil leak

Slight interaction in rear lights

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,120 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,159 miles

Both front headlamp patterns weak

Both front steering gaiters outer clips missing

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2010 66,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Both front headlamp patterns weak

Both front steering gaiters outer clips missing

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,357 miles

ns rear tyre starting to perish

os rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 31 Mar 2009 58,349 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

ns rear tyre starting to perish

os rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,402 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,186 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 48,406 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2005 44,248 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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R272 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R272 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 R272 SCU registered?

R272 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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