Highlights

Japanese import, now registered in the UK
One former registered keeper in Japan
New genuine gearbox ECU recently fitted at a cost of £1,350
Spanner checked and inspected by Pro Garage in Bristol
Advisory-free MOT valid until May 2027

The Appeal

When the fourth-generation Clio R.S. hit Japan rebadged as the Lutecia, critics held their breath over its shift to a five-door turbo paddle-shift setup. But the limited-run 2013 Cup RS silenced the sceptics. Stripped of excess flab, dropped lower, fitted with stiffer springs, and riding on a race-bred Cup chassis, it was a hyperactive masterpiece of French hot-hatch engineering. The 1.6-litre turbo punched out an eager 200 bhp, while its lightning-fast dual-clutch transmission crisp-shifted down tight backroads. Razor-sharp steering, relentless grip, and an unruly itch for cornering made the Lutecia Cup RS an absolute ripper on road and track alike.

Our car has reportedly had just one registered keeper in Japan before being imported and registered in the UK, and it shows 21,600 miles on the clock, the clocks having been professionally converted to MPH and miles, with supporting paperwork.

This Clio has benefited from a significant recent investment in the form of a new genuine gearbox ECU, addressing a known weak point of the model. It has also been spanner-checked and inspected by the reputable Pro Garage in Bristol, adding further confidence. With an advisory-free MOT valid until May 2027 and no history of total loss or structural issues, this is a well-sorted example ready to enjoy.

Key Information

Mileage: 21,600 miles (clocks converted to MPH and miles by a specialist, with supporting paperwork)
Originally registered in Japan, now registered in the UK
MOT: valid until 10th May 2027 (no advisories)
Technical specs: 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, six-speed automatic
Paperwork: clock conversion documentation and inspection report from Pro Garage in Bristol

The Detail

Very presentable example, evidently well kept as is typical of JDM cars
0 former UK registered keepers showing, one former Japanese keeper reported
New genuine gearbox ECU recently fitted, addressing a known failing point on this model
The vendor states the vehicle is mechanically in very good nick, supported by an advisory-free MOT
Sun fading on the painted mirror caps and B pillar on one side
Minor scratch on the rear bumper bar
The vendor describes the interior as very tidy with only minor wear marks

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