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P109 ERM

1997 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,149 mi
Last recorded79,149 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 ERM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,149 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,272 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 75,272 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,939 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,512 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,720 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,255 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,973 miles

Rear wiper arm & blade missing

Fail 4 Dec 2007 47,969 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear wiper arm & blade missing

Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,178 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 46,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,782 miles

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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P109 ERM is a 1997 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P109 ERM, 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 P109 ERM registered?

P109 ERM is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P109 ERM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 ERM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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