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R798 SCW

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,342 mi
Last recorded75,342 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 SCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f insidedoor handle broken

Fail 23 Jan 2014 75,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f insidedoor handle broken

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2013 67,082 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,877 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,875 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

bonnet catch seized

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s sill corroded at front not in a prescribed area

Pass 15 Jan 2011 58,442 miles

airbag light on.

o/s/f outer sill corroding.

o/s/f wiper blade split on edge.

Fail 15 Jan 2011 58,442 miles

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

airbag light on.

o/s/f outer sill corroding.

o/s/f wiper blade split on edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,133 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 54,133 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,781 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode in places

N/s/f shocker weeping

O/s outer sill rusted

Slight exhaust blow at CAt joint

handbrake almost at end of travel

Fail 14 Jan 2009 48,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished & wearing low on tread

Front subframe starting to corrode in places

N/s/f brake disc scored / worn on inner edge

N/s/f shocker weeping

O/s outer sill rusted

Slight exhaust blow at CAt joint

handbrake almost at end of travel

Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,279 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,412 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 41,353 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 36,815 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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R798 SCW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow 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 R798 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 R798 SCW registered?

R798 SCW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R798 SCW 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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