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P123 HRB

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,540 mi
Last recorded94,540 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 HRB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 94,540 miles

front indicators pale

main brake pipes dev.. corrosion in places

n/s rear tyre worn low/nearing limit/walls perished

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight play/wear in front strut top moun tings

Pass 12 Apr 2008 89,326 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 89,326 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake discs and pads worn

n/s/f strut top mounting slight play/wear.

rear tyres worn on edges/ n/s/r walls perished.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,902 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 77,757 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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P123 HRB is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P123 HRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P123 HRB registered?

P123 HRB is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P123 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 HRB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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