1997 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · R167 FGB
1997 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 60,882 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2009.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Mar 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R167 FGB Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2008
- 60,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R167 FGB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Clio (R167 FGB) between March 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
R167 FGB Mileage History
- 07/03/200645,945 mi
- 09/03/200645,952 mi+7 mi
- 30/03/200755,732 mi+9,780 mi
- 10/04/200755,934 mi+202 mi
- 30/05/200860,880 mi+4,946 mi
- 31/05/200860,882 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,688 miles per year across 6 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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