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P137 YBR

1997 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,282 mi
Last recorded117,282 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 YBR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 117,282 miles

centre rear seat belt unable to check

Fail 22 Sep 2009 117,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre rear seat belt unable to check

Pass 6 Oct 2008 112,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 107,062 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 107,062 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 101,695 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 101,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YBR is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

P137 YBR is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P137 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 YBR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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