1998 RENAULT CLIO1.1L Petrol

The Renault Clio presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no active defects. The most recent test on 25 October 2022 at 63,067 miles returned a pass with no advisories recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 22 October 2022 at the same mileage, though the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or unrecorded rectification rather than a mechanical fault. Annual tests from 2019 through 2021 all passed cleanly, showing consistent compliance over the period reviewed. The recorded mileage reflects very light use for a 1998 vehicle. From the 23 October 2019 test at 54,719 miles to the 21 October 2021 test at 60,014 miles, the car covered just over 5,000 miles in two years. By the 25 October 2022 test it had reached 63,067 miles, averaging roughly 2,250 miles per year across its life. The MOT history shows no gaps longer than twelve months and no rapid accumulation, though the sparse entry set limits deep analysis of wear cycles. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person for age-related corrosion on structural members and suspension mounting points, as a 28-year-old hatchback commonly develops rust unseen in a basic MOT. The clean advisory record does not rule out worn suspension bushes, degraded coil springs, or tired brake discs from long standing periods. Given the low mileage and clean passes, previous ownership appears to have maintained basic statutory testing. The October 2022 fail with no defects suggests a paperwork or presentation issue rather than neglected mechanics. Confirm underbody condition and brake function before purchase.