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P138 PRJ

1997 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

35,991 mi
Last recorded35,991 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 PRJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,991 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 34,999 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,999 miles

both rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,185 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 34,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,542 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,346 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 32,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,127 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,557 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,163 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,146 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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P138 PRJ is a 1997 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc 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 P138 PRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P138 PRJ registered?

P138 PRJ is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P138 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 PRJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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