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P103 FSA

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

47,387 mi
Last recorded47,387 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 FSA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 43,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 42,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2018 42,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,785 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 40,785 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,286 miles

Front Both Sides

Fail 12 Sep 2016 39,286 miles

Front Both Sides

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,794 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,977 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 33,977 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 27,802 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,636 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 25,635 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,606 miles

front discs corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2011 25,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine is overheating

o/s/r brake is partially siezed

Fail 27 Mar 2010 23,247 miles

Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine is overheating

o/s/r brake is partially siezed

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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P103 FSA is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P103 FSA, 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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P103 FSA is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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