1998 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · S148 AUD
1998 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 106,745 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S148 AUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 106,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S148 AUD 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 (S148 AUD) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))”.
S148 AUD Mileage History
- 05/04/202477,620 mi
- 11/04/202588,025 mi+10,405 mi
- 29/04/202588,493 mi+468 mi
- 30/07/2026106,681 mi+18,188 mi
- 04/08/2026106,745 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 12,502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk1 Phase 3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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