2007 Renault Clio RenaultSport 197 F1 R27 Car 420 of 500

Highlights

• Factory standard example of the highly regarded R27 F1
• Only four registered keepers from new
• Well maintained with recent service and regular cambelt changes
• Current MOT valid to May 2027 with no advisories
• Stand-out Liquid Yellow with R27 decals

The Appeal

It’s the little things that matter. The standard Clio RS 197 is good, but add the Cup chassis, 7mm lower ride height, stiffer springs and dampers and bigger Brembo brakes and you get perhaps one of the greatest hot hatches of the modern era - the R27 F1.

Built by RenaultSport to commemorate its F1 success and with just 500 allocated to the UK, the R27 comes freighted with blue chip credentials. But those changes deliver a track-ready, road-legal weapon that trounces its rivals. This Liquid Yellow 2007 car is number 420 of those 500 and its four registered keepers have kept it nicely standard throughout its 19 years.

It has been maintained well too, the service book and large history file showing a run of regular attention with frequent cambelt changes. The last one was in 2022, since when the car has been little used. The last service was in 2023 and the MOT runs to May 2027 with no advisories.

Rare, brilliant and, in this case, properly looked after, the R27 deserves a place on any driving enthusiast’s driveway.

Key Information

• Mileage: 77,886 miles indicated
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid to 5th May 2027 with no advisories
• Technical specs: 1,998cc 4cyl 197bhp engine, 6spd manual gearbox
• Paperwork: handbooks, two key cards, invoices, MOTs, tax discs, V5C

Service history (further details in photos):

• 06/23 - unknown - AR Automative
• 05/22 - 76,840 miles - Auto Check Oxford
• 07/19 - 76,107 miles - Morgan Motors
• 12/17 - 69,105 miles - O&M Motors
• 01/16 - 59,201 miles - O&M Motors
• 08/14 - 51,264 miles - New Road Garage (plus cambelt)
• 12/12 - 42,767 miles - New Road Garage
• 09/11 - 35,079 miles - AC Williams Renault
• 05/10 - 25,078 miles - Witham Garage
• 10/09 - 20,111 miles - F Cross & Sons Renault
• 10/08 - 10,453 miles - F Cross & Sons Renault

Notable recent maintenance:

11/22 - 77,326 miles - cambelt

The Detail

• Popular Liquid Yellow metallic with factory decals to roof and sides
• Paintwork presents well with some stone chips and marks to note
• Bodywork also in good order as shown in photos
• Largely factory standard car with R26 spoiler and Team Heko wind deflectors
• Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
• Factory grey anthracite anodised 19in alloys in good condition for age
• Fitted with Pirelli tyres
• Grey fabric factory interior with Recaro sports bucket front seats
• Wear to note to driver’s seat squab and bolster
• Service history and other maintenance shown in photos and detailed above

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