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P109 MND

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,728 mi
Last recorded161,728 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 MND
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 161,728 miles

advise both front tyres on minimum limit

Fail 6 Aug 2012 161,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise both front tyres on minimum limit

Pass 10 Aug 2011 150,034 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

rear chassis legs rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2010 137,925 miles

n/s/ mirror missing

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner edge

slight blow exhaust

Fail 19 Jul 2010 137,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

n/s/ mirror missing

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner edge

slight blow exhaust

Pass 12 Aug 2009 125,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2008 113,061 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2008 113,051 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 97,232 miles

front shockers weak

n/s mirror missing

oil leak

slight exhaust blow at joints

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2006 83,468 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 75,883 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 75,883 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 MND is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MND, 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 MND registered?

P109 MND is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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