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R338 WRV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,238 mi
Last recorded82,238 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 WRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 82,237 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 76,653 miles

Nearside HANDBRAKE LOW

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 76,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside HANDBRAKE LOW

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 68,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 67,916 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,663 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Dec 2020 67,652 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 67,406 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,372 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,605 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,616 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,830 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,638 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,557 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,471 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 57,306 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,570 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,383 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 51,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,550 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 433,559 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
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R338 WRV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R338 WRV, 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 R338 WRV registered?

R338 WRV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R338 WRV safe to buy?

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