1998 RENAULT CLIO1.1L PETROL

The most recent MOT was on 2009-02-05 — over 17 years ago. It passed at 60,625 miles with no defects recorded. That means the car has had no official roadworthiness check since early 2009. Recurring issues appear across multiple failures: wheel bearing play (both front and rear), distorted wheel rims, insecure parking brake components, steering column wear, seat belt locking faults, hazard warning lamp synchronisation problems, and rear position lamp interference. These are not isolated one-offs — they point to systemic age-related degradation in lighting, suspension, braking, steering, and restraint systems. The defect pattern is worsening. Early failures (2007) involved lamps and minor mechanical items. By 2008, critical safety items like wheel bearings, steering top bearing, parking brake mechanism, and wheel bolts were failing. The 2009 failure just days before the final pass shows persistent lighting and seat belt issues — suggesting repairs may have been superficial or temporary. At 60,625 miles over 28 years, average use is under 2,200 miles per year — very low.