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R506 SCW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,498 mi
Last recorded100,498 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 SCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,498 miles

both front tyres getting low

front chassis under bonnet corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

no spare wheel

sills corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2012 100,461 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres getting low

front chassis under bonnet corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

no spare wheel

sills corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,689 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 88,823 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 88,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 76,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,893 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

both front fog lights broke

offside front & both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Aug 2008 70,893 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Spare tyre defective

both front fog lights broke

offside front & both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2007 56,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 49,842 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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R506 SCW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R506 SCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R506 SCW registered?

R506 SCW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R506 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 SCW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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