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R791 SCW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,721 mi
Last recorded55,721 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 SCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,721 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,159 miles

under car starting to rust slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,742 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 49,818 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 49,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 41,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 36,530 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 32,189 miles

EXHAUST F/PIPE VERY THIN

Fail 19 May 2006 32,187 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

exhaust f/pipe very thin

Pass 23 May 2005 29,441 miles
Fail 23 May 2005

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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R791 SCW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 R791 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 R791 SCW registered?

R791 SCW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R791 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 SCW 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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