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P117 MKR

1997 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,320 mi
Last recorded55,320 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 MKR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 55,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 55,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 54,837 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Offside rear chassis rail corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,347 miles

Both rear outer sills corroding

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside rear chassis rail corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,814 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Both rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Both rear outer sills corroding

Offside rear chassis rail corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,271 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Both rear exhaust mounting rubbers breaking up

Pass 2 Oct 2019 52,337 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear outer sills starting to corrode

Minor leak from exhaust flexi section

Pass 10 Oct 2018 51,354 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear of outer sills

Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,193 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,288 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f & o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,716 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,748 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 44,685 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2012 43,133 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 43,133 miles

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

both front tyres worn low

Pass 9 May 2011 41,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 40,059 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 38,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,815 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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P117 MKR is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P117 MKR, 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 P117 MKR registered?

P117 MKR is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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