CarVerify

Free Car Check

R398 RSO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,144 mi
Last recorded66,144 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
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

RegistrationR398 RSO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2019 66,144 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis area beside subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes perished and splitting

under carriage and suspension components rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,390 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust leak at frnt cat area

front subframe heavily corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 20 Apr 2016 62,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust leak at frnt cat area

front subframe heavily corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,996 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 60,996 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroding.front subframe corroding.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,332 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2012 56,330 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,837 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 54,836 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Water pump bearing noisey/leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 49,583 miles

back box exhaust rubber perished

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,134 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,552 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 42,546 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 May 2006 39,748 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

R398 RSO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R398 RSO, 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 R398 RSO?

You can check the full history of R398 RSO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R398 RSO registered?

R398 RSO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R398 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R398 RSO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R398 RSO 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 R398 RSO. 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.