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P108 UNW

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,381 mi
Last recorded65,381 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 UNW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,381 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 65,381 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 65,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

nearside front chassis leg slightly corroded

nearside rear chassis holed outside prescribed area

offside front chassis leg slightly corroded

offside inner sill corroded & holed outside prescribed areas

offside rear chassis holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,767 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 55,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,725 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2009 53,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,941 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre cracking in threads

Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,872 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 49,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,740 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 47,740 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 45,029 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 45,023 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) 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 UNW is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UNW, 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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P108 UNW is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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