1998 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · S478 AFE
1998 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 80,282 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S478 AFE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2024
- 80,282 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.
S478 AFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Renault Clio (S478 AFE) between November 2023 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S478 AFE Mileage History
- 29/11/202365,818 mi
- 03/12/202480,234 mi+14,416 mi
- 06/12/202480,282 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 14,170 miles per year across 3 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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- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Late Mk1 shells rust around the rear arches, sills and floor seams. Structural corrosion is the main reason these cars fail MOTs or become uneconomic to save.
- Ignition and idle-control faultsModerate
Coils, leads, idle valves and sensors can leave the little petrol engines idling badly or cutting out, though the fixes are usually straightforward if caught early.
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