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B15 MTS

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,434 mi
Last recorded129,434 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 MTS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 129,434 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 122,134 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear fog lamp dim

Pass 14 Nov 2012

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)

nearside rear fog lamp dim

Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,197 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 99,197 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 91,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 87,345 miles

Oil leak

deterioration evident front suspension bushes

deterioration evident rear suspension bushes

front and rear number plates have been cut down

front tyres worn on inside

front wipers split

slight noise evident steering rack area

Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,621 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear fog lamp dull

Number plates smaller than british standard

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2008 83,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear fog lamp dull

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Number plates smaller than british standard

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 75,855 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 75,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 72,544 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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B15 MTS is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B15 MTS, 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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B15 MTS is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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