1997 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · R896 JBM
1997 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 108,274 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R896 JBM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2023
- 108,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R896 JBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Clio (R896 JBM) between August 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Power steering component leaking from around pressure pipes (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
R896 JBM Mileage History
- 02/08/2022105,938 mi
- 31/07/2023108,274 mi+2,336 mi
Average of roughly 2,350 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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