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R810 SCW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,090 mi
Last recorded91,090 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 SCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 91,090 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 91,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise nearside light aim just in limit

advise rear exhaust slight blow

Fail 27 Mar 2008 85,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

advise airbag light on

Pass 29 May 2007 82,444 miles

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

o\s\front inner c\v boot has slight leak

Fail 29 May 2007 82,444 miles

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

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o\s\front inner c\v boot has slight leak

Pass 2 Jun 2006 74,443 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 74,443 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 May 2005 66,408 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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R810 SCW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R810 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 R810 SCW registered?

R810 SCW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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