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P132 SVL

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,214 mi
Last recorded68,214 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 SVL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,214 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE APPEARS T0 HAVE BEEN VERY HOT.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 68,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE APPEARS T0 HAVE BEEN VERY HOT.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,950 miles

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

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 3 May 2007 51,293 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 51,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,668 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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P132 SVL is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P132 SVL, 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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How do I check the history of P132 SVL?

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What year was P132 SVL registered?

P132 SVL is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P132 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P132 SVL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P132 SVL have outstanding finance?

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