MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ns wiperblade split
rear exhaust mounting missing
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
air bag lamp not illuminating
nearside and offside door handles - stiff operation
nearside and offside front wiper blades splitting
nearside rear of vehicle corroded (tow-eye area)
offside obligatory mirror has slight play
winter tyres fitted to front of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate slightly damaged
rear exhaust rubber mounting missing
Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate slightly damaged
rear exhaust rubber mounting missing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front number plate has slight damage
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
1.cut in o/s front tyre sidewall.2.cut in n/s front tyre sidewall.3.oil leak to engine.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
wire left loose/ and catching brake pedal
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P126 HVM is a 1997 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 P126 HVM, 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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P126 HVM is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1997.
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