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R517 COE

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,363 mi
Last recorded105,363 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 COE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,363 miles

damage to off side front bumper and wing

Pass 20 Jan 2012 103,582 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 103,582 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 97,249 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 97,230 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 87,741 miles

Slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,286 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 77,280 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 71,755 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 63,263 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 63,263 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f interior door handle missing

slight seep from o/s/f/o c.v boot

stone chip on front windscreen

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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R517 COE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R517 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R517 COE?

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What year was R517 COE registered?

R517 COE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R517 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 COE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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