MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
battery insecure
centre exhaust mount insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R228 SFT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 R228 SFT, 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 R228 SFT registered?
R228 SFT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R228 SFT safe to buy?
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