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P139 EAW

1997 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,782 mi
Last recorded108,782 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 EAW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 108,782 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2008 106,231 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 106,231 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 103,366 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 103,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 101,088 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 101,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P139 EAW is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green 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 P139 EAW, 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 P139 EAW registered?

P139 EAW is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P139 EAW 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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