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ALZ 2808

1997 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,946 mi
Last recorded103,946 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 2808
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 103,946 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion and blow on exhaust

front brake disc very heavily corroded

inner sills front to rear showing signs of corrosion

offside front coil spring very heavily corroded

offside front indicator starting to show white light

rear suspension parts very heavily corroded

scratches in windscreen

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 11 Feb 2010 93,214 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 93,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,033 miles

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2009 88,033 miles

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

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

oil leak around engine area near excessive

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2008 87,991 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 87,885 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 83,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ALZ 2808 is a 1997 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALZ 2808, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALZ 2808 registered?

ALZ 2808 is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ALZ 2808 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 2808 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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