1997 Renault Clio Rt 1. — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age
29 years
Current Age
29.4%
Latest Pass Rate
34
Total Tests (All Years)
78,268 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for Clio Rt 1.
Compared to Average at Age 12
This car: 29.4%
Average: 54.3%
⚠️ 24.9% below average (13966 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
29.4%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 34Avg Mileage 78,268Top Failure Suspension — 52.9%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1997 Renault Clio Rt 1., with age trends.
Suspension
52.9%
— Consistent
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
35.3%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
32.4%
— Consistent
Brakes
32.4%
— Consistent
Tyres
23.5%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 52.9% (12 yrs) | 52.9% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 35.3% (12 yrs) | 35.3% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 32.4% (12 yrs) | 32.4% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 32.4% (12 yrs) | 32.4% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 23.5% (12 yrs) | 23.5% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Renault Clio Rt 1. cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 34 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.