1998 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · R553 FGB
1998 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 51,225 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R553 FGB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 51,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R553 FGB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Renault Clio (R553 FGB) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R553 FGB Mileage History
- 09/03/202250,575 mi
- 08/03/202350,871 mi+296 mi
- 06/03/202451,073 mi+202 mi
- 06/03/202551,225 mi+152 mi
- 07/03/202551,225 mi
Average of roughly 217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk1 Phase 3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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