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P137 KEG

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,792 mi
Last recorded109,792 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 KEG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2012 109,792 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

exhaust joints blowing

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2012 109,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust joints blowing

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 12 Jan 2012 108,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 108,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 96,628 miles

air bag light on dash

bonet catch dameged

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front shocks leaking

front tyres worn in places

rear shocks weak

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 96,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front shocks leaking

front tyres worn in places

rear shocks weak

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 85,748 miles

stone chip n/s centre front screen

Fail 7 Dec 2009 85,748 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

stone chip n/s centre front screen

Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 78,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,513 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 61,861 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 61,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 55,886 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 KEG is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 P137 KEG, 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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P137 KEG is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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