1999 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · T297 DFC
1999 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 May 1999. Recorded mileage 118,028 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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T297 DFC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2021
- 118,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T297 DFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Renault Clio (T297 DFC) between October 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T297 DFC Mileage History
- 26/10/2021118,028 mi
- 01/11/2021118,028 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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