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R499 OVK

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,363 mi
Last recorded57,363 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,363 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 57,359 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,218 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,160 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 52,160 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,696 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside hand brake reading slightly low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,807 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,931 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,839 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,581 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,531 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

near side front steering rack gaiter slightly split

near side rear tyre in slightly poor condtion

Fail 6 Dec 2007 40,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

near side front steering rack gaiter slightly split

near side rear tyre in slightly poor condtion

Fail 5 Dec 2006 38,651 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,651 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 36,686 miles

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 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R499 OVK, 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 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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