MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,158 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage to boot noted
damage to o/s/f outer sill noted
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage to boot noted
damage to o/s/f outer sill noted
front discs worn/corroded
small cuts in n/s/r tyre
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS
boot lid does not fasten securely
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R653 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R653 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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R653 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 1998.
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