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P131 ORV

1997 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

200,595 mi
Last recorded200,595 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 ORV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 200,595 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip and scratch. (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 200,581 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip and scratch. (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 196,246 miles

centre stop light not working

clutch pedal rubber missing.

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 196,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 192,925 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished.

offside front tyre tread very low and sidewall perished.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 192,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished.

offside front tyre tread very low and sidewall perished.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 189,023 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

early signs of leakage at offside front shock absorber.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 189,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing.

early signs of leakage at offside front shock absorber.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 184,172 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 179,370 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 179,318 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 174,517 miles

1 section of centre stop lamp not working.

engine/gearbox leaking oil.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 174,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

1 section of centre stop lamp not working.

engine/gearbox leaking oil.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 167,657 miles

nearside rear service brake performance slightly low.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 167,587 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear service brake performance slightly low.

Pass 3 Feb 2007 161,533 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 161,483 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ORV is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ORV, 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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P131 ORV is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 1997.

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