1997 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · P586 DCY
1997 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 65,057 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P586 DCY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 65,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P586 DCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Clio (P586 DCY) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
P586 DCY Mileage History
- 28/09/202258,337 mi
- 04/10/202360,430 mi+2,093 mi
- 01/10/202462,617 mi+2,187 mi
- 07/10/202565,057 mi+2,440 mi
Average of roughly 2,221 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk1 Phase 3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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