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R339 OTA

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,438 mi
Last recorded63,438 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 OTA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,438 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 29 Jul 2019 63,432 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,351 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,018 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer mount incomplete but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken system still supported

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 46,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,903 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,310 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,321 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 36,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,614 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,999 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,086 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 31,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,752 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,831 miles

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

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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R339 OTA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R339 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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R339 OTA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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