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P103 RAH

1997 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,079 mi
Last recorded70,079 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 RAH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,079 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,539 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 65,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,671 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 61,671 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 56,407 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 56,406 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,730 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,550 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 49,550 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight seepage of grease from offside outer cv gaiter

small blow from exhaust centre section ( weak around mounting bracket)

stonechip in nearside headlamp glass

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 RAH is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RAH, 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 P103 RAH registered?

P103 RAH is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P103 RAH safe to buy?

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