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P101 OLY

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,249 mi
Last recorded61,249 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 OLY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,249 miles

(STRONG ADVISORY) BAD REPAIR NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Inner face offside front discs rusty

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 61,249 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

(STRONG ADVISORY) BAD REPAIR NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Inner face offside front discs rusty

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 57,114 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,114 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 53,342 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 53,341 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 49,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,729 miles

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

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

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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P101 OLY is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P101 OLY, 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 P101 OLY registered?

P101 OLY is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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