1997 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · R632 DJN
1997 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 43,689 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2011.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R632 DJN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2010
- 43,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R632 DJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Clio (R632 DJN) between March 2006 and March 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (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 emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
R632 DJN Mileage History
- 28/03/200634,737 mi
- 28/03/200634,737 mi
- 26/03/200736,936 mi+2,199 mi
- 27/03/200736,936 mi
- 26/03/200840,037 mi+3,101 mi
- 31/03/200942,840 mi+2,803 mi
- 31/03/200942,840 mi
- 02/03/201043,689 mi+849 mi
- 02/03/201043,689 mi
Average of roughly 2,278 miles per year across 9 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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