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P135 WBO

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,738 mi
Last recorded94,738 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 WBO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,738 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,645 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,240 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,552 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,990 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,959 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 72,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,474 miles

Oil leak

antislip missing on clutch pedal

Fail 6 Aug 2008 67,474 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

antislip missing on clutch pedal

Fail 24 Jan 2007 55,120 miles

both front tyres 2mm

clutch pedal grip missaing

front discs corroded and lipped

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front indicator discolouring

Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,120 miles

both front tyres 2mm

clutch pedal grip missaing

front discs corroded and lipped

nearside front indicator discolouring

Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,062 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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P135 WBO is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P135 WBO, 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 P135 WBO registered?

P135 WBO is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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