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R28 OVT

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,210 mi
Last recorded83,210 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 OVT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,210 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 83,203 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 82,556 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 80,603 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 80,598 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 78,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,601 miles

advise both headlamps poor beam pattern

advise oil leak

advise slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 21 Jun 2011 76,571 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 76,571 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 73,240 miles

advise oil leak

advise both headlamps faded

advise both rear tyres perished and o/s worn on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2010 73,238 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 70,665 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 70,665 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 66,700 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,700 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2007 58,712 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 55,006 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 55,006 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2005 52,906 miles

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?

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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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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