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ALZ 7798

1997 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,523 mi
Last recorded85,523 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 7798
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,603 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 75,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,282 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked , and not in very good condition

quite a lot of handbrake travel , efficiencies good , mot criteria met .

Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,099 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs rusty and corroded

front wippers split

nearside and offside front top mounts littlle play

offside front inner arch corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 60,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs rusty and corroded

front wippers split

nearside and offside front top mounts littlle play

nearside front tyer cut no cords perrished as well

offside front inner arch corroded

offside front wheel bearing very noisey

Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,520 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 52,520 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,594 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,885 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 47,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,910 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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ALZ 7798 is a 1997 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 7798, 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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ALZ 7798 is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for ALZ 7798 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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