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P129 VUD

1997 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,184 mi
Last recorded49,184 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,184 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,943 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,943 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 44,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,509 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,865 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,330 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,038 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 28,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cut in near side front tyre

near side rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth

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 VUD is a 1997 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUD, 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 P129 VUD registered?

P129 VUD is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P129 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 VUD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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