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R499 OTA

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

71,776 mi
Last recorded71,776 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 OTA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 71,776 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 70,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,162 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 69,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 69,192 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 67,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 66,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 65,041 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 65,039 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,354 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 60,749 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,948 miles

front brake pads low

n/s rear tyre on limmit

Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,230 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,103 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 52,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 52,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise n/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisey

advise o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,148 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

advise o/s/r tyre perished but not showing canvass

Fail 12 Jul 2013 51,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

advise o/s/r tyre perished but not showing canvass

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,052 miles

exhaust front and midd sections corroding, slight leak at first silencer.

front subframe, and rear axle corroding.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight noise from nearside rear wheelbearing.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 50,049 miles

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

exhaust front and midd sections corroding, slight leak at first silencer.

front subframe, and rear axle corroding.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight noise from nearside rear wheelbearing.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,462 miles

Corrosion to offside front outer door sill

Engine oil leak

Front brake calipers corroded

Front subframe corroding

Front suspension struts corroded

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Nearside rear wheel bearing starting to get moisey

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

Rear beam axle bushes starting to crack

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 48,460 miles

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

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

Corrosion to offside front outer door sill

Engine oil leak

Front brake calipers corroded

Front subframe corroding

Front suspension struts corroded

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Nearside rear wheel bearing starting to get moisey

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

Rear beam axle bushes starting to crack

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,943 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,941 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,937 miles

Oil leak

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

offside rear brake back plate slightly corroded

rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Jul 2009 44,935 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

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

offside rear brake back plate slightly corroded

rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,894 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 42,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,335 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,083 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 38,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre near limit.

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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R499 OTA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 R499 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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R499 OTA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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