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M40 KSA

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,482 mi
Last recorded50,482 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 KSA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bulbs out in centre brake light

Fail 27 Oct 2008 44,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,848 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,707 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 37,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High brake lamp not fully illuminated

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 24,365 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 24,365 miles

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

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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M40 KSA is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M40 KSA, 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 M40 KSA registered?

M40 KSA is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is M40 KSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 KSA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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