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P124 FPL

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,881 mi
Last recorded82,881 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 FPL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 82,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,881 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 76,811 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 70,073 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Offside front tyre cracking and slight sidewall damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 69,730 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres badly cracking on sidewalls

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s+n/s/r tyres sidewalls perished, but not to cords

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,128 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,421 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,448 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,991 miles

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

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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P124 FPL is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P124 FPL, 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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P124 FPL is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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