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P114 PTU

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,843 mi
Last recorded101,843 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 PTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 101,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 93,239 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside front chassis rails very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front wheel arches heavily corroded

offside and nearside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside rear inner sills very heavily corroded

offside centre sill very heavily corroded

offside front coil spring very heavily corroded

oil leak around engine area

unable to fully check nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 93,239 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside front chassis rails very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front wheel arches heavily corroded

offside and nearside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside rear inner sills very heavily corroded

offside centre sill very heavily corroded

offside front coil spring very heavily corroded

oil leak around engine area

unable to fully check nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,106 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,898 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 79,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,514 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 63,802 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 63,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 58,185 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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P114 PTU is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P114 PTU, 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 P114 PTU registered?

P114 PTU is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P114 PTU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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