1997 Renault 2.4L Petrol · R29 FCL
1997 Renault (2.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 147,889 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R29 FCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/02/2026
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R29 FCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Unknown (R29 FCL) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Round rear suspensio”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
R29 FCL Mileage History
- 02/11/2022146,231 mi
- 07/11/2022146,231 mi
- 22/07/2024147,889 mi+1,658 mi
Average of roughly 964 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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