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R414 SCU

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,168 mi
Last recorded92,168 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 SCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 92,168 miles

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 19 Jul 2012 88,974 miles

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

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

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

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

inner side of front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 88,974 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

inner side of front brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs pitted an scored

Fail 15 Jul 2010 76,327 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,631 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 70,191 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 70,190 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,094 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 54,717 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 54,505 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R414 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R414 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 R414 SCU registered?

R414 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R414 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R414 SCU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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