1997 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · R862 JBM
1997 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 55,688 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/12/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1390cc
R862 JBM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2014
- 55,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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R862 JBM Mileage History
- 23/09/200512,160 mi
- 22/09/200616,301 mi+4,141 mi
- 17/10/200722,600 mi+6,299 mi
- 21/10/200825,415 mi+2,815 mi
- 26/10/200928,874 mi+3,459 mi
- 26/10/200928,874 mi
- 28/10/201034,802 mi+5,928 mi
- 28/10/201034,810 mi+8 mi
- 25/10/201140,934 mi+6,124 mi
- 29/10/201248,839 mi+7,905 mi
- 31/10/201248,846 mi+7 mi
- 01/11/201352,840 mi+3,994 mi
- 02/11/201352,840 mi
- 03/11/201455,688 mi+2,848 mi
- 03/11/201455,688 mi
Average of roughly 4,777 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R862 JBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Clio (R862 JBM) between September 2005 and November 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)”.
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