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R384 SCU

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,074 mi
Last recorded59,074 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 SCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,074 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,741 miles

(2.2B.1g)the nearside and the offside steering track rods inner pivots are worn

(2.3.1b)the steering pump front seal has a seepage of fluid present

(2.4C.1b)the offside rear coil spring top section has slight surface corrosion forming

(2.5B.1a)the nearside front lower suspension ball joint has free play present and may soon require renewal.The dust cover is also split

(2.5B.1a)the offside front lower suspension ball joint has free play present and may soon require renewal.The dust cover is also split

(3.1.4a)the parking brake lever pivots indicate that some wear is taking place and may soon require service

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifference throughout the operating range.

(6.1.1)the offside front outer sill to floor seam is starting to corrode and may soon require service

(7.1.2a,b)the rear exhaust silencer to centre pipe has a clamp fixing missing.The front section exhaust flange has a minor leak and slightly noisy in operation

96.2.1b)the offside front inner door handle is slightly loose within its fixings and requires service

Fail 30 Jul 2008 57,741 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

(2.2B.1g)the nearside and the offside steering track rods inner pivots are worn

(2.3.1b)the steering pump front seal has a seepage of fluid present

(2.4C.1b)the offside rear coil spring top section has slight surface corrosion forming

(2.5B.1a)the nearside front lower suspension ball joint has free play present and may soon require renewal.The dust cover is also split

(2.5B.1a)the offside front lower suspension ball joint has free play present and may soon require renewal.The dust cover is also split

(3.1.4a)the parking brake lever pivots indicate that some wear is taking place and may soon require service

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifference throughout the operating range.

(6.1.1)the offside front outer sill to floor seam is starting to corrode and may soon require service

(7.1.2a,b)the rear exhaust silencer to centre pipe has a clamp fixing missing.The front section exhaust flange has a minor leak and slightly noisy in operation

96.2.1b)the offside front inner door handle is slightly loose within its fixings and requires service

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007
Fail 1 Aug 2007

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,374 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 84,374 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 72,821 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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R384 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc 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 R384 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 R384 SCU registered?

R384 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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