2008 RENAULTSPORT CLIO 197

KEY FACTS 

• A very well-presented example of the remarkably involving hot hatch, which benefits from a recent major service. 
• Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre inline-four engine, delivering 194bhp to the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.  
• This Renaultsport Clio 197 was kept in storage for five years prior to its most recent service, and is now offered for sale by its current and second owner at No Reserve.  

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 

• This Clio 197 is finished in white with a carbon-fibre wrap on the roof, over a black cloth-trimmed cabin with white contrast stitching and aluminium-look trim. 
• It sits on a set of 17-inch twin seven-spoke alloy wheels, housing silver Brembo brake callipers. 
• Factory-fitted equipment includes air conditioning, multifunction steering wheel, and a trip computer. 
• The car is also fitted with a Renaulsport Cup rear spoiler. 
• The car comes with its original handbooks, various receipts and invoices, and spare wheel. 

CONDITION 

• There is no known bodywork damage. 
• The white paintwork is in excellent condition, and the back bumper has previously been resprayed. There are only a few small stone chips on the front bumper, and a blemish on the offside rear wheel arch.  
• There is an imperfection on the nearside rear alloy wheel, and the tyres are in good order having recently been replaced. 
• Moving inside, the original cloth upholstery presents very well, with a small split on the outside driver’s seat bolster and some wear and peeling on the steering wheel rim, commensurate with the age and mileage of the vehicle.  
• The radio is said to be inoperative.  
• The most recent MOT test was conducted on 9 February 2022 at 140,702 miles, when the car passed first-time with an advisory for a deteriorated offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover.  

SERVICE HISTORY 

• The seller reports that this Clio 197 was serviced within the last six months by Deutsche Autohaus, who changed the engine oil, oil filter, timing belt, water pump and clutch. They also replaced the brake pads and fitted four new tyres.  
• Prior to this, the car was dry stored for five years.  

SUMMARY  

This is very smart example of the Renaultsport Clio 197, which has been driven and enjoyed as intended. Evidently well-maintained by its two owners and benefitting from a recently replaced timing belt, water pump, clutch and tyres, this characterful hot hatch is ready to delight with its high-revving engine and superb chassis.  

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