1997 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · R260 FUM
1997 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 51,334 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R260 FUM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 51,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R260 FUM Mileage History
- 27/07/200624,517 mi
- 18/07/200725,510 mi+993 mi
- 22/07/200826,888 mi+1,378 mi
- 22/07/200826,888 mi
- 15/07/200927,906 mi+1,018 mi
- 16/07/200927,906 mi
- 19/07/201028,486 mi+580 mi
- 19/07/201028,486 mi
- 22/07/201129,372 mi+886 mi
- 31/07/201229,714 mi+342 mi
- 30/07/201330,548 mi+834 mi
- 31/07/201330,548 mi
- 29/07/201431,227 mi+679 mi
- 28/07/201531,563 mi+336 mi
- 21/07/201631,820 mi+257 mi
- 18/07/201732,107 mi+287 mi
- 26/07/201832,467 mi+360 mi
- 29/07/201932,742 mi+275 mi
- 29/01/202133,921 mi+1,179 mi
- 26/01/202235,337 mi+1,416 mi
- 26/01/202235,337 mi
- 11/05/202337,573 mi+2,236 mi
- 16/05/202337,573 mi
- 04/07/202442,222 mi+4,649 mi
- 16/07/202442,228 mi+6 mi
- 09/06/202542,222 mi-6 mi
- 16/06/202542,223 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/202651,330 mi+9,107 mi
- 18/06/202651,334 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,348 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R260 FUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Clio (R260 FUM) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (18 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Steering (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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