MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,174 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
front anti roll bar links in poor condition
front number plate damaged
front tyres worn heavily on edges recomend replacment
grease around offside front hub
offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
offside rear tyre badly perished and splitting and worn very low
passenger door handle missing
rear exhaust mounting in poor condition recomend attension
strong smell of fuel under vehicle no leak at time of test
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
front anti roll bar links in poor condition
front number plate damaged
front tyres worn heavily on edges recomend replacment
grease around offside front hub
offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
offside rear tyre badly perished and splitting and worn very low
passenger door handle missing
rear exhaust mounting in poor condition recomend attension
strong smell of fuel under vehicle no leak at time of test
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
damage to offside door
nsf inner door handle missing but can still open
offside rear tyre getting low on tread on 3mm
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
damage to offside door
nsf inner door handle missing but can still open
offside rear tyre getting low on tread on 3mm
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
naerside front door inner handle brocken but can be open
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R249 SFT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R249 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R249 SFT?
You can check the full history of R249 SFT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R249 SFT registered?
R249 SFT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R249 SFT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R249 SFT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R249 SFT have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R249 SFT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.