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P134 MKR

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,531 mi
Last recorded74,531 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 MKR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2012 74,531 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle over heated.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,531 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle over heated.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,204 miles

engine overheated during cat test. fan does not cut in

Fail 15 Jul 2011 71,204 miles

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

engine overheated during cat test. fan does not cut in

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,074 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 69,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,944 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 64,944 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,876 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2008 58,876 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,283 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 35,190 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 35,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front to rear fuel pipes stained

nearside and offside rear back plates stained around brake cylinder

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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P134 MKR is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P134 MKR, 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 P134 MKR registered?

P134 MKR is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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