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Renault Clio

Orange · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

R499 OTAMOT history

R499 OTA is an orange petrol Renault Clio first used on 15 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 71,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,776 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R499 OTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R499 OTA was last recorded at 71,776 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,870 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
906 miles
Average per year
1,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,776 miles
  • 2025 – 70,870 miles
  • 2024 – 70,162 miles
  • 2023 – 69,193 miles
  • 2022 – 67,847 miles
  • 2021 – 66,707 miles
  • 2020 – 65,041 miles
  • 2019 – 63,354 miles
  • 2018 – 60,751 miles
  • 2017 – 57,948 miles
  • 2016 – 56,230 miles
  • 2015 – 54,103 miles
  • 2014 – 52,330 miles
  • 2013 – 51,148 miles
  • 2012 – 50,052 miles
  • 2011 – 48,462 miles
  • 2010 – 46,943 miles
  • 2009 – 44,937 miles
  • 2008 – 42,894 miles
  • 2007 – 41,335 miles
  • 2006 – 38,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,776 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

34 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,776 miles (+906)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,776 miles
    Test number
    313535108568
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass70,870 miles (+708)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    333448361966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass70,162 miles (+969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,162 miles
    Test number
    448727754073
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,193 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,193 miles
    Test number
    700218873341
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail69,192 miles (+1,345)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,192 miles
    Test number
    631978005090
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,847 miles (+1,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    708623822491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,707 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,707 miles
    Test number
    797056114808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail66,706 miles (+1,665)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,706 miles
    Test number
    184381832248
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,041 miles
    Test number
    631143425337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,039 miles (+1,685)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,039 miles
    Test number
    435156644442
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,354 miles (+2,603)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,354 miles
    Test number
    611912424116
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass60,751 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,751 miles
    Test number
    959172058473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail60,749 miles (+2,801)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,749 miles
    Test number
    475192185767
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass57,948 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    720876702650
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre on limmit

  15. Pass56,230 miles (+2,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,230 miles
    Test number
    155526283041
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass54,103 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,103 miles
    Test number
    269121195473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,098 miles (+1,768)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,098 miles
    Test number
    957530695139
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  18. Pass52,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,330 miles
    Test number
    959043994187
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail52,330 miles (+1,182)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,330 miles
    Test number
    837960694103
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisey
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre perrished

  20. Pass51,148 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,148 miles
    Test number
    468588593129
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre perished but not showing canvass

  21. Fail51,148 miles (+1,096)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,148 miles
    Test number
    267373693174
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre perished but not showing canvass

  22. Pass50,052 miles (+3)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,052 miles
    Test number
    667722202288
    • NoteExhaust front and midd sections corroding, slight leak at first silencer.
    • NoteFront subframe, and rear axle corroding.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside rear wheelbearing.

  23. Fail50,049 miles (+1,587)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,049 miles
    Test number
    669079892130
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteExhaust front and midd sections corroding, slight leak at first silencer.
    • NoteFront subframe, and rear axle corroding.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside rear wheelbearing.

  24. Pass48,462 miles2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,462 miles
    Test number
    868287381168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front outer door sill
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront brake calipers corroded
    • NoteFront subframe corroding
    • NoteFront suspension struts corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing starting to get moisey
    • NoteRear beam axle bushes starting to crack

  25. Fail48,460 miles (+1,517)2 failures2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,460 miles
    Test number
    485497181124
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front outer door sill
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront brake calipers corroded
    • NoteFront subframe corroding
    • NoteFront suspension struts corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing starting to get moisey
    • NoteRear beam axle bushes starting to crack

  26. Pass46,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,943 miles
    Test number
    120754290141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,941 miles (+2,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,941 miles
    Test number
    862584990180
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass44,937 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,937 miles
    Test number
    592558889182
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear brake back plate slightly corroded
    • NoteRear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

  29. Fail44,935 miles (+2,041)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,935 miles
    Test number
    952728289194
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear brake back plate slightly corroded
    • NoteRear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

  30. Pass42,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,894 miles
    Test number
    644617898195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail42,894 miles (+1,559)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,894 miles
    Test number
    873656098163
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  32. Pass41,335 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,335 miles
    Test number
    560452917218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass38,083 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,083 miles
    Test number
    114393716252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail38,075 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,075 miles
    Test number
    862682016278
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre near limit.

Questions about R499 OTA

Does R499 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R499 OTA is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R499 OTA?
The MOT on R499 OTA is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R499 OTA done?
R499 OTA was recorded at 71,776 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 1,683 miles a year.
Has R499 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R499 OTA has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on R499 OTA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R499 OTA find?
R499 OTA passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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