1997 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · P198 ALJ
1997 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 21/03/1997. Recorded mileage 89,602 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1149cc
P198 ALJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2022
- 89,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P198 ALJ Mileage History
- 29/09/202189,332 mi
- 13/09/202289,602 mi+270 mi
- 14/09/202289,602 mi
Average of roughly 282 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P198 ALJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Clio (P198 ALJ) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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