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P137 CJR

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 CJR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,307 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

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

general underbody corrosion

high hanbrake travel

rear chassis rails corroded

rear exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 19 Apr 2008 79,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

both rear outter sills and wheel arches getting rusty

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2007 74,567 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 72,000 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 72,000 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2005 69,298 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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P137 CJR is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P137 CJR, 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 P137 CJR registered?

P137 CJR is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P137 CJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 CJR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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