MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,210 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust rubber split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s mirror back missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner foremost (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear exhaust rubber split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s mirror back missing
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
advise both headlamps poor beam pattern
advise oil leak
advise slight play in both steering rack tie rods
advise both headlamps poor beam pattern
advise oil leak
advise slight play in both steering rack tie rods
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
advise fan belt perished
advise oil leak from rocker cover gasket
advise rear axle front bushs split
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
advise fan belt perished
advise oil leak from rocker cover gasket
advise rear axle front bushs split
advise rear wiper split
advise oil leak
advise both headlamps faded
advise both rear tyres perished and o/s worn on outer edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
advise both headlamps faded
advise both rear tyres perished and o/s worn on outer edge
advise oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
advise both headlamps dull lenses deteriorated
advise both rear tyres perished and n/s/r worn on inner edge
advise coolant level low (rectified)
advise handbrake in need of adjustment
advise o/s driveshaft seal slight leak
advise o/s/f shock absorber casing corroded
advise oil leak from engine
advise rear axle front bushs perished and split
advise slight blow from rear exhaust section and mountings perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
advise both headlamps dull lenses deteriorated
advise both rear tyres perished and n/s/r worn on inner edge
advise coolant level low (rectified)
advise handbrake in need of adjustment
advise o/s driveshaft seal slight leak
advise o/s/f shock absorber casing corroded
advise oil leak from engine
advise rear axle front bushs perished and split
advise slight blow from rear exhaust section and mountings perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake lever slightly insecure in floor but ok at time of test
n/s/r brake binding alightly
o/s/f tyre worn badly on one edge
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
lip on front discs
oil leak
rear exhaust mount perished
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R28 OVT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 R28 OVT, 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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R28 OVT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 June 1998.
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