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P108 LWK

1997 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,353 mi
Last recorded95,353 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 LWK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2011 95,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1.slight leaks from both shockers 2.n/s rear tyre worn low punctured and slight cracks in wall

Pass 22 Sep 2010 95,353 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 95,353 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 95,353 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 94,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,554 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 85,023 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 85,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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P108 LWK is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P108 LWK, 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 P108 LWK registered?

P108 LWK is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P108 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 LWK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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