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P109 WBO

1997 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,364 mi
Last recorded105,364 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 WBO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2014 105,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,175 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 84,968 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 84,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,017 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2011 78,016 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,685 miles

front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

rear tyre walls in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2010 73,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

rear tyre walls in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2009 71,312 miles

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

front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

n/s/rlight cover damaged,n/s door mirror damaged and front number plate damaged

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,312 miles

front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

n/s/rlight cover damaged,n/s door mirror damaged and front number plate damaged

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 62,227 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 WBO is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P109 WBO, 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 WBO is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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