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R489 PJM

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,939 mi
Last recorded35,939 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 PJM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 35,939 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 35,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 35,146 miles

Corrosion underside

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 34,419 miles

Corrosion underside of vehicle

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 34,032 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 33,502 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 33,002 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 32,761 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,103 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 32,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,745 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 31,705 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,194 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 31,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,070 miles

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,823 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 29,809 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,764 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,997 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,299 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,545 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 25,545 miles

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

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

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

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

both front indicator bulbs just going white / front brake discs in poor condition /

Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,647 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 24,647 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,828 miles

all brake pipes and ferulles are slightly corroded.

Fail 2 Mar 2006 23,828 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes and hose ferulles are slightly corroded.

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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R489 PJM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R489 PJM, 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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R489 PJM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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