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R304 SJR

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,297 mi
Last recorded42,297 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 SJR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 42,297 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 42,016 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 33,323 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 33,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 32,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 25,088 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 18,954 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 18,694 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 18,687 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 18,659 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 18,659 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 18,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 18,414 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 18,326 miles

Brake servo assistance could be better

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,189 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 May 2015 18,114 miles

nearside inner cv boot slightly leaking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2014 17,915 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2014 17,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2013 17,776 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,516 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2012 17,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

cooling fan faulty

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,154 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,885 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 15,201 miles

exhaust corroding

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,814 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

rear silencer and joints corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,447 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,088 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 14,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R304 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R304 SJR, 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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R304 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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