CarVerify

Free Car Check

R308 GKN

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,328 mi
Last recorded51,328 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

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

RegistrationR308 GKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 51,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 165/65/13 tyre deformed (3508) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 47,429 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front drivers door damaged. unlikely to cause injury.

Offside Front wing damaged, unlikely to cause injury.

exhaust front pipe fouling mount / tie-bar.

Fail 11 Apr 2025 47,425 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front drivers door damaged , unlikely to cause injury.

Offside Front wing damaged , unlikely to cause injury.

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust front pipe fouling engine mount / tie-bar.

Pass 10 Apr 2024 46,886 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured + battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 46,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured + battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 41,613 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 41,608 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 41,574 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,490 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 41,419 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,056 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 31,056 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 40,843 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,411 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 39,906 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,247 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,540 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 37,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,760 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,007 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,087 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,274 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,711 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,937 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,220 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 27,739 miles

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R308 GKN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R308 GKN, 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 R308 GKN?

You can check the full history of R308 GKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R308 GKN registered?

R308 GKN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R308 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 GKN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R308 GKN 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 R308 GKN. 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.