1997 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · R603 ULU
1997 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 86,006 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2010.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R603 ULU Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2009
- 86,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R603 ULU Mileage History
- 14/10/200665,748 mi
- 18/10/200772,291 mi+6,543 mi
- 18/10/200772,291 mi
- 03/10/200878,588 mi+6,297 mi
- 14/11/200878,620 mi+32 mi
- 10/11/200986,005 mi+7,385 mi
- 10/11/200986,006 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,588 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R603 ULU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Clio (R603 ULU) between October 2006 and November 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2009 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), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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