Renault Clio Rl 1.2 Versailles (1997)
1997 Renault Clio Rl 1.2 Versailles
CarHunch has 1,026 1997 Renault Clio Rl 1.2 Versailles vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1997 Renault Clio Rl 1.2 Versailles doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Renault vehicles below.
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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
There is no MOT test data available for the 1997 Renault Clio RL 1.2 Versailles in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so pass rates and defect statistics cannot be calculated for this cohort. This is likely because vehicles of this age are either no longer in regular use, have been scrapped, or the specific trim variant may not have sufficient test records to generate reliable statistics.
What we do know is that the 1997 Clio was a hugely popular city car and runabout, and any survivors today are over 25 years old. If you're considering one, the lack of MOT data means you'll need to rely heavily on the individual vehicle's service history, a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic, and honest assessment of its condition—engine seals, suspension wear, and rust are the usual culprits on cars of this age. Check the full MOT history on the DVLA website for the specific vehicle you're interested in, as that will give you far more useful information about its maintenance record than this age cohort can provide.
We have 1,026 1997 Renault Clio Rl 1.2 Versailles vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1997 Renault Clio Rl 1.2 Versailles
Based on MOT data from 1,026 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Based on 2,521 Renault Clio Rl 1.2 Versailles vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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