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A5 OYC

1997 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,046 mi
Last recorded81,046 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,046 miles

Air bag light on

All front wishbone bushes perished and slightly worn but not excessive

Both rear flexy hose ferrells are slightly corroded

Both rear tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant low

Engine oily

Exhaust rubbers are perished

Front discs are worn

Offside front flexy hose perished slightly

Offside front track rod end gaitor slightly perished

Offside inner sill holed outwith prescribed area

Servce brake and parking brake may benefit from some attention

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts but not excessive

Fail 5 Apr 2012 80,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

All front wishbone bushes perished and slightly worn but not excessive

Both rear flexy hose ferrells are slightly corroded

Both rear tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant low

Engine oily

Exhaust rubbers are perished

Front discs are worn

Offside front flexy hose perished slightly

Offside front track rod end gaitor slightly perished

Offside inner sill holed outwith prescribed area

Servce brake and parking brake may benefit from some attention

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts but not excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2011 77,284 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 77,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Air bag light on

All front wishbone bushes slightly perished

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Slight lift in offside front wheel but not excessive

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear flexy ferrells are in poor condition

front discs are slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,303 miles

AIR BAG light on dash

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

engine damp

exhaust system corroded

nearside front rack end slightly movement

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 70,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AIR BAG light on dash

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

engine damp

exhaust system corroded

front brakes imbalance

nearside front rack end slightly movement

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,982 miles

air bag light on dash

offside front wishbone rear bush de bonding

oil leak at engine

Pass 21 Mar 2008 63,847 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 63,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Feb 2008 63,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Air bag light on

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Coolant leak

Front discs are in poor condition

Front pads getting low

Fail 2 Aug 2006 58,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,084 miles

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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A5 OYC is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A5 OYC, 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 A5 OYC registered?

A5 OYC is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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