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P122 SBX

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,149 mi
Last recorded76,149 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 SBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 76,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stonechip in windscreen-acceptable

Fail 25 Aug 2011 76,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stonechip in windscreen-acceptable

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,434 miles

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on corrosion to n/s outer sill

Advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Advise on o/s/f tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on stone chip to windscreen outside of zone a

Fail 10 Sep 2010 73,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on corrosion to n/s outer sill

Advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Advise on o/s/f tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on stone chip to windscreen outside of zone a

Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,048 miles

Advise on both bushes in both front suspension arms deteriorated slightly

Advise on both wiper blade rubbers split slightly

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on o/s of rear bumper slightly insecure

Advise on slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Advise on stone chip to windscreen outside of zone a

Fail 9 Jul 2009 70,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise on both bushes in both front suspension arms deteriorated slightly

Advise on both wiper blade rubbers split slightly

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on o/s of rear bumper slightly insecure

Advise on slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Advise on stone chip to windscreen outside of zone a

Pass 12 Jun 2008 60,089 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 60,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NO SPARE WHEEL IN CAR. CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,055 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 48,024 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE READING LOW

Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,530 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 39,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P122 SBX is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P122 SBX, 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 P122 SBX registered?

P122 SBX is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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