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R471 COE

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

48,989 mi
Last recorded48,989 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 COE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2019 48,989 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers failed but frame still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,422 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft misting of oil

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 48,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft misting of oil

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 47,562 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,259 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion to sill

Rear both sides footbrake effort slightly low

road springs corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2016 47,259 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Offside Front slight corrosion to sill

Rear both sides footbrake effort slightly low

road springs corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,262 miles

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

both headlights slightly misted affecting beam pattern slightly

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated but still secure (advise repair soon)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 46,262 miles

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

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

both headlights slightly misted affecting beam pattern slightly

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated but still secure (advise repair soon)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,770 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,349 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,021 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,886 miles

CANT SEE FRONT PADS

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 44,886 miles

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

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

CANT SEE FRONT PADS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,468 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 42,468 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,642 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 37,835 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,144 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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R471 COE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R471 COE, 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 R471 COE registered?

R471 COE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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