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J267 OWL

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,799 mi
Last recorded83,799 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ267 OWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,799 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

oil leaks

Fail 6 Apr 2013 83,785 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn

oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,172 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 83,172 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 82,060 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 82,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 76,577 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake pads look worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,577 miles

front brake pads look worn

Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,455 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 70,430 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,823 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front flexible exhaust joint slight blow

Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,809 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 54,775 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 46,248 miles

n/s door mirror broken off wire left hanging o/s door mirror glass cracked

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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J267 OWL is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J267 OWL, 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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J267 OWL is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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