No, R542 BJA is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R542 BJA?

The MOT for R542 BJA is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 June 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of R542 BJA?

The recorded mileage for R542 BJA is 41,735 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R542 BJA ULEZ compliant?

No, R542 BJA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · R542 BJA

R542 BJA

1998 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 28/01/1998. Recorded mileage 41,735 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: RENAULT CLIO
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07/06/2023
Road Tax: Untaxed (29/09/2022)
Recorded Mileage: 41,735 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.1L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 07/06/2023

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 29/09/2022

Mileage: 41,735 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1149cc

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R542 BJA Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2022
41,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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R542 BJA Mileage History

09/06/202241,731 mi
09/06/202241,735 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 5,335 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R542 BJA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 10:10

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Renault Clio (R542 BJA) between June 2022 and June 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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