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P129 TGK

1997 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,716 mi
Last recorded69,716 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 TGK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 69,716 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 69,630 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 68,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 67,028 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 65,165 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,172 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 56,096 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing not excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,817 miles

Front brake hose’s deteriating

Slight gearbox oil leak around n/s inner cv gaitor area

Fail 30 Sep 2019 53,817 miles

Front brake hose’s deteriating

Slight gearbox oil leak around n/s inner cv gaitor area

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,928 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,752 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 47,712 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 41,193 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,193 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,780 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front discs wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front top suspension mounts worn

front number plate poor

nearside front headlamp damage

nearside rear body damage

nearside rear tyre 3mm inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,676 miles

body damage nearside rear

nearside front headlamp broken

offside front top mount worn

Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,471 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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P129 TGK is a 1997 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P129 TGK, 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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P129 TGK is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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