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R779 SCW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,342 mi
Last recorded68,342 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 SCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 68,342 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f wiper blade split.

o/s/f brake disc rusted.

Fail 14 May 2009 68,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f wiper blade split.

o/s/f brake disc rusted.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 64,865 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,788 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 57,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

only just passed on lamba

Pass 2 May 2006 57,651 miles

only just passed on lamba

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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R779 SCW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R779 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.

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What year was R779 SCW registered?

R779 SCW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R779 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 SCW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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