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A4 PCO

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,404 mi
Last recorded105,404 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PCO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2007 105,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 105,404 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 99,928 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 99,928 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 88,999 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 88,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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A4 PCO is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 71,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 PCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 PCO registered?

A4 PCO is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is A4 PCO safe to buy?

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