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R861 COU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,673 mi
Last recorded66,673 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 COU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,673 miles

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

air bag warning light on

n/s mirror poor attatchment

Fail 18 Feb 2013 66,672 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag warning light on

n/s mirror poor attatchment

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,252 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,460 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,047 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,667 miles

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

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

advise knocking noise from nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,008 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 44,008 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 7 Feb 2006 39,211 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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R861 COU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R861 COU, 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 R861 COU registered?

R861 COU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R861 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 COU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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