1998 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · S781 ADL
1998 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 60,651 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S781 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
- 60,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S781 ADL 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 (S781 ADL) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2024 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: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to car over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to off side front service brake binding on (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
S781 ADL Mileage History
- 31/05/202259,266 mi
- 26/05/202360,296 mi+1,030 mi
- 26/05/202360,296 mi
- 30/05/202460,618 mi+322 mi
- 14/06/202460,651 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 679 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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