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P102 GBL

1997 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 GBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,545 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 95,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,874 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 91,871 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,049 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,587 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,866 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 72,866 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 67,498 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 62,239 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,478 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre also has perrished and has small splits

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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P102 GBL is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P102 GBL, 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 P102 GBL registered?

P102 GBL is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P102 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 GBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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