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R569 OJT

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

154,500 mi
Last recorded154,500 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 OJT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 154,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 154,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 154,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 152,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 152,964 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 149,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 138,274 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 138,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly rusted

front brake pads wearing low

o/s cv joint noisey

Pass 22 Aug 2009 122,921 miles

(4) Nearside front anti roll bar outer bushes deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls damaged close to limit.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 122,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

(1) Front brake pads and discs worn down to limit.

(4) Nearside front anti roll bar outer bushes deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls damaged close to limit.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 109,983 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 109,983 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 98,957 miles

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

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

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

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 98,957 miles

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

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Jul 2006 88,274 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 82,610 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 82,610 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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R569 OJT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R569 OJT, 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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R569 OJT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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