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P113 PRP

1997 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,872 mi
Last recorded33,872 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 PRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,872 miles

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

Nearside door mirror repaired with tape but secure

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 17 Sep 2016 33,825 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter not secure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside door mirror repaired with tape but secure

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,294 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill repair apparent ,appears not to be welded and covered.

Fail 12 Sep 2015 23,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp glass off (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear outer sill repair apparent ,appears not to be welded and covered.

Nearside Rear park brake slow to react and low effort.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rubbers poor 1 missing and rear rubber almost broke

Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,652 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s/r tyre side wall pereshed

Fail 17 Sep 2014 22,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s/r tyre side wall pereshed

Pass 14 Sep 2013 19,796 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 19,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 19,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,306 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 18,306 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 15,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,094 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,531 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,607 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P113 PRP is a 1997 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P113 PRP, 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 P113 PRP registered?

P113 PRP is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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