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R530 COT

1998 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,718 mi
Last recorded101,718 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 COT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 101,718 miles

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

offside front & nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2007 97,155 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

doors faulty

play in rack exhaust rattle

Fail 14 Feb 2007 97,155 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

doors faulty

play in rack exhaust rattle

Pass 20 Jan 2006 259,574 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 259,574 miles

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

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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R530 COT is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R530 COT, 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 R530 COT registered?

R530 COT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R530 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 COT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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