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R420 SCU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,323 mi
Last recorded121,323 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 SCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 121,323 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 121,323 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 120,896 miles

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 headlight lense deteriorating (affecting beam image). we advise attention a.s.a.p

surface corrosion to nearside rear inner sill area

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill area

we advise the offside front tyre is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 17 Jul 2013 119,777 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 119,777 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

TEMP GUAGE INOP

Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,321 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED.

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

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 116,321 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED.

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 112,463 miles

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY.

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE WORN,

Fail 28 Jul 2011 112,463 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE WORN,

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 106,208 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 106,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 97,626 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2009 97,626 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

off side front inner door handle insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2008 88,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 80,986 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 70,234 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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R420 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R420 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 R420 SCU registered?

R420 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R420 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 SCU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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