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IUI 1901

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

74,100 mi
Last recorded74,100 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 1901
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2010 74,100 miles

Both headlamp on minimum setting

Corrrosion on left rear chassis rail

Left door mirror repaired

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Right rear tyre getting lumpy

Steering rack is noisey(dry)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,100 miles

Both headlamp on minimum setting

Corrrosion on left rear chassis rail

Left door mirror repaired

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Right rear tyre getting lumpy

Steering rack is noisey(dry)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 70,911 miles

Damaged on left front tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear lamp lens damaged

Squeak from steering rack

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,911 miles

Damaged on left front tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear lamp lens damaged

Squeak from steering rack

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Mar 2008 67,476 miles

Corrosion on centre section of exhaust

Damage on left front tyre sidewall

Left door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,476 miles

Corrosion on centre section of exhaust

Damage on left front tyre sidewall

Left door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 63,768 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 63,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 58,118 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,118 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 58,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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IUI 1901 is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 IUI 1901, 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 IUI 1901 registered?

IUI 1901 is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is IUI 1901 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 1901 shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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