CarVerify

Free Car Check

R41 SKH

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,699 mi
Last recorded127,699 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationR41 SKH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
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

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 127,699 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 127,699 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 121,896 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 121,896 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 116,904 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2010 116,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2009 112,669 miles

Interior door handles missing but still able to open doors from inside

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 112,669 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Interior door handles missing but still able to open doors from inside

Pass 8 Feb 2008 102,809 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 102,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 86,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,534 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

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

R41 SKH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R41 SKH, 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 R41 SKH?

You can check the full history of R41 SKH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R41 SKH registered?

R41 SKH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R41 SKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 SKH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R41 SKH 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 R41 SKH. 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.