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P121 TGK

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,585 mi
Last recorded53,585 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 TGK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,585 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 53,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 53,090 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,269 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2008 50,269 miles

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber damp

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2007 47,962 miles

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

both front top mounts slight play

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2007 47,962 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front top mounts slight play

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2006 44,282 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 41,172 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 41,172 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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P121 TGK is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P121 TGK, 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 P121 TGK registered?

P121 TGK is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P121 TGK safe to buy?

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