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P109 VWO

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,140 mi
Last recorded101,140 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 VWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2011 101,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

both front tyre sidewalls perrished

both front tyre's getting low

corrosion to o/s outer sill

engine running poor on idle

inside driver door handle insecure

slight corrosion to both rear chassis legs

Pass 25 Nov 2011 101,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

both front tyre sidewalls perrished

both front tyre's getting low

corrosion to o/s outer sill

engine running poor on idle

inside driver door handle insecure

slight corrosion to both rear chassis legs

Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,874 miles

Advisories as per test 143192120373

Fail 18 Nov 2010 98,833 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front number plate in poor condition

offside front inner door handle damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2009 96,145 miles

Oil leak

drivers door handol poor

perishing and cracking to front tyres

sharp door trim clips coved up with tape

Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,405 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 92,397 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Body damage to O/S lower

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

O/S/F Iner door handol poor

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Play in N/S/F wheel

Pass 17 Dec 2007 87,551 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 87,490 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres splitting,nearside tread getting low

offside front seat belt stalk release button in a poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2006 80,853 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 80,853 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside and offside front tyres cracking on outer shoulders

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 VWO is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P109 VWO, 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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P109 VWO is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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