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P126 WGF

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,742 mi
Last recorded49,742 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 WGF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,742 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 49,418 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,959 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,927 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,490 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,916 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 38,916 miles

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

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

slight oil leak from n/s inner c/v boot

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

small chip in n/s head lamp

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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P126 WGF is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P126 WGF, 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 P126 WGF registered?

P126 WGF is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P126 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 WGF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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