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P112 PEW

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,082 mi
Last recorded56,082 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,082 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEX SLIGHT CUT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Fail 15 Oct 2014 56,082 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEX SLIGHT CUT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,589 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 49,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,009 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERRISHED ON INNER PLUS OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED ON INNER PLUS OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,644 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRES

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR WING PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,280 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Fail 4 Aug 2008 27,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 21,167 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 21,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,359 miles

N/S/F tyre wall worn

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 PEW 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 P112 PEW, 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 PEW registered?

P112 PEW is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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