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P131 HRB

1997 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,171 mi
Last recorded102,171 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 HRB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 102,171 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

both front tyres close to limit

slight play in both suspention top mountings

washer jet misalighned still provides sufficiant liquid on screen on test

Fail 18 Dec 2011 102,141 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

both front tyres close to limit

slight play in both suspention top mountings

washer jet misalighned still provides sufficiant liquid on screen on test

Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,902 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 91,912 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,888 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 83,994 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 79,938 miles

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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P131 HRB is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P131 HRB, 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 P131 HRB registered?

P131 HRB is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P131 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 HRB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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