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P101 WRN

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,577 mi
Last recorded109,577 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 WRN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 109,577 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 106,332 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2010 105,667 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 105,667 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 105,169 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 105,169 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s + o/s rear tyres misshapen

advise n/s front inner drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 21 May 2008 104,587 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 104,587 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2007 102,897 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 102,897 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 100,111 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 100,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (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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P101 WRN is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WRN, 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 WRN registered?

P101 WRN is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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