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R335 OTA

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,602 mi
Last recorded106,602 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 OTA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,602 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 106,597 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,228 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,326 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 76,326 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 66,509 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 66,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,237 miles

front registation plate damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2012 51,160 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2012 51,159 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

marck on front no plate

wheel arch n/s damaged rear

Fail 31 Mar 2011 4,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

marck on front no plate

wheel arch n/s damaged rear

Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

n/s/r wheelarch dameged

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog lamp lens broken.

nearside rear tyre tread low.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 38,067 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog lamp lens broken.

nearside rear tyre tread low.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust will need attention soon.

nearside front fog lamp glass broken.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 31,594 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust will need attention soon.

nearside front fog lamp glass broken.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs in poor condition

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,774 miles

front discs in poor condition

n/s/r trye tread cracking

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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R335 OTA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R335 OTA, 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 R335 OTA registered?

R335 OTA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R335 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R335 OTA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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