1997 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · R524 EGX
1997 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 48,850 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R524 EGX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2022
- 48,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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R524 EGX MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Renault Clio (R524 EGX) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk1 Phase 3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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