Renault Clio Biarritz (1998)
1998 Renault Clio Biarritz
CarHunch has 1,260 1998 Renault Clio Biarritz vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1998 Renault Clio Biarritz doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Renault vehicles below.
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This 1998 Renault Clio Biarritz cohort has no MOT test data in the DVLA light-vehicle database—the 1,260 vehicles analysed appear to be recorded outside the standard testing regime, so we cannot derive a reliable pass rate or defect verdict from MOT statistics. The Clio of this era was a popular compact hatchback aimed at budget-conscious buyers and first-time owners, known for reasonable build quality and low running costs, though rust and electrical gremlins were common issues as these cars aged.
At an average mileage of around 52,800 miles, any surviving 1998 Clio is likely a well-preserved example or one with genuinely light use—most 26-year-old cars of this vintage have been scrapped or are in poor condition. If you're considering one, treat the lack of MOT history as a red flag: get an independent pre-purchase inspection to check for corrosion (especially around the sills and door shuts), fluid leaks, and worn suspension, since you won't have recent test records to guide you.
We have 1,260 1998 Renault Clio Biarritz vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1998 Renault Clio Biarritz
Based on MOT data from 1,260 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Based on 1,706 Renault Clio Biarritz vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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