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R199 OJT

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,840 mi
Last recorded42,840 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 OJT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,840 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,582 miles

both front antiroll bar drop link bushes perished

slight earth fault on rear lights

Fail 17 Jul 2018 39,578 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front antiroll bar drop link bushes perished

slight earth fault on rear lights

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,912 miles

n/s/f tyre and spare tyre has cracks on side walls

Fail 12 Jun 2017 35,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,869 miles

vehicle overheating

Fail 5 Jul 2016 33,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle overheating

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,591 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 32,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,367 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 30,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,746 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 29,745 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,762 miles

Both front brake discs worn / corroded.

Both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perishing.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 28,762 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both front brake discs worn / corroded.

Both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perishing.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,465 miles

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls deteriorating.

Front brake discs cprroded, pads wearing.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 28,465 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls deteriorating.

Front brake discs cprroded, pads wearing.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear numberplate tarnished

Fail 11 Jun 2009 27,666 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear numberplate tarnished

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,859 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorating. fuel tank strap deteriorating. N/s/f dip beam has no cut off point.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 26,859 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorating. fuel tank strap deteriorating. N/s/f dip beam has no cut off point.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,339 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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R199 OJT is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R199 OJT, 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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R199 OJT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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