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R445 SCU

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,758 mi
Last recorded90,758 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 SCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 90,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 85,155 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 25 May 2011 79,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 May 2011 79,555 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2008 69,681 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 66,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 27 May 2006 63,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to nearside front coil spring

corrosion to nearside rear coil spring

Fail 23 May 2006 63,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside front coil spring

corrosion to nearside rear coil spring

front brake pads appear low

nearside front antiroll bar drop link bush deteriated

rear exhaust hanger rubber perished and cracked

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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R445 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey 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 R445 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 R445 SCU registered?

R445 SCU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R445 SCU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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