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RENAULT CLIO1997 · 1.1L Petrol

P491 RNK

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 RENAULT CLIO? It's a Petrol with a 1149cc engine showing 68,456 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 28/08/2012

Tax

No data

Mileage: 68,456
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1149cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 24, 2026, 07:00 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Renault Clio (P491 RNK) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2008 to August 2011, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY