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R521 COE

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,492 mi
Last recorded95,492 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 COE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 95,492 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,395 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 85,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,907 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 63,838 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,882 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 53,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 44,574 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 41,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,930 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,232 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 38,232 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,852 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 33,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R521 COE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R521 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 R521 COE registered?

R521 COE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R521 COE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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