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JDD 1N

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,829 mi
Last recorded89,829 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDD 1N
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 89,829 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,945 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 86,945 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LEAK AT REAR BOX (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 84,332 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 84,332 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 82,289 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,924 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,299 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,164 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,373 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,186 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,278 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,635 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 60,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,489 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,353 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 56,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,956 miles

front and rear registration numbers poor condition but can be read

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,916 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 43,916 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,838 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,090 miles

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

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

signs of dried coolant at rear of engine

slight oil leak from nearside inner driveshaft gaiter

Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,868 miles

both front wiper blades split

Fail 20 Sep 2007 29,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front wiper blades split

slight damage to outer wall of offside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,673 miles

waterpump is leaking cambelt over due for change if not allready done

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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JDD 1N is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JDD 1N, 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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What year was JDD 1N registered?

JDD 1N is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is JDD 1N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDD 1N shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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