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R533 COT

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

130,178 mi
Last recorded130,178 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 COT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2023 130,178 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated with in 30cm of seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill with in 30cm of seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated with in 30cm of seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 121,502 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 121,502 miles

Emissions not tested Cooling fan seized, engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 113,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,454 miles

Coolant leak bottom of expansion tank ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 104,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak bottom of expansion tank ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,848 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/ outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 92,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front exhaust joint corroded

rear wheel arch/inner sill and front floor has been heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Mar 2018 92,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Near side and off side front floor corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,617 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 87,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,317 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 82,317 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,145 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door shut corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 73,130 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside door shut corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,308 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Feb 2013 68,308 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheelbearing rough

Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,878 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheelbearing rough

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,946 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,946 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear wheelbearing noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,647 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes very perished and split

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer rubber very perished

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,179 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,517 miles

nearside front wheelbearing rough

Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,029 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 31,029 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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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R533 COT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R533 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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R533 COT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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