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R339 SCU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,657 mi
Last recorded91,657 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 SCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 91,657 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 91,657 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 86,867 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 81,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 68,963 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 57,651 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 52,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2009 51,039 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 51,039 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,444 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 49,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 46,347 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 46,292 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2006 40,345 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 40,345 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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R339 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R339 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 R339 SCU registered?

R339 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is R339 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R339 SCU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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