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P134 SUU

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,831 mi
Last recorded89,831 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 SUU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,831 miles

outer sills coroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 89,831 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort zero (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 30kg (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

outer sills coroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 86,518 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,008 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,121 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2013 81,121 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,966 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)

Oil leak

movement in drivers seat

offside and nearside sills starting to corrode

Fail 14 Feb 2012 77,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

movement in drivers seat

offside and nearside sills starting to corrode

Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 72,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 64,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 58,211 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

very slight cut in n/s rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2009 58,211 miles

very slight cut in n/s rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,014 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 15 Feb 2008 53,014 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2007 50,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 49,731 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 49,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SUU is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P134 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

P134 SUU is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P134 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P134 SUU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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