Archived DVLA Record

1997 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · P271 CWL

P271 CWL

1997 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 04/02/1997. Recorded mileage 98,285 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
RENAULT CLIO
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
98,285 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1149cc

P271 CWL Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2022
  • 98,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
! Older vehicle
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P271 CWL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Sept 2026, 08:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Renault Clio (P271 CWL) between August 2022 and August 2022.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Emissions not tested emissions aborted vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.

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