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R475 JCA

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,194 mi
Last recorded69,194 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 JCA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 69,194 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 69,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 68,220 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 67,173 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 66,159 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 64,830 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 63,738 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 63,290 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,775 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,449 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 59,449 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 57,423 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 57,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70r13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 55,037 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,317 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 52,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 49,392 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,404 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 43,404 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,841 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 38,342 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 35,304 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 32,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 29,898 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper blade split †offside headlamp aim set to minimum level

Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,562 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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R475 JCA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 R475 JCA, 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 R475 JCA registered?

R475 JCA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R475 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 JCA 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.

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