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P112 KOV

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,733 mi
Last recorded73,733 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 KOV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,733 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 73,688 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)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 67,868 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 59,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,173 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2005 48,216 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 48,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P112 KOV is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P112 KOV, 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 P112 KOV registered?

P112 KOV is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P112 KOV safe to buy?

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