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P125 SRP

1997 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,595 mi
Last recorded56,595 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 SRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,595 miles

Front and Rear brake discs have surface corrosion from non use of vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2011 56,595 miles

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

Front and Rear brake discs have surface corrosion from non use of vehicle

Pass 20 May 2010 56,404 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 55,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 53,550 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 53,550 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 May 2007 50,211 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 50,211 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,675 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 43,675 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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P125 SRP is a 1997 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,783cc 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 P125 SRP, 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 P125 SRP registered?

P125 SRP is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P125 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 SRP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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