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P130 VUD

1997 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,688 mi
Last recorded38,688 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 VUD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 38,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust deteriorated.

rear brakes will require adjustment in near future.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 38,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust deteriorated.

rear brakes will require adjustment in near future.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,336 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 37,336 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,144 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside door mirror has temporary repair

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,256 miles

Temporary repair to driver's door mirror.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 33,256 miles

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

Temporary repair to driver's door mirror.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 31,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,188 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,018 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,664 miles

All 4 fnt wishbone bushes slightly perished.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 23,664 miles

All 4 fnt wishbone bushes slightly perished.

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,515 miles

Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P130 VUD is a 1997 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P130 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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P130 VUD is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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