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P139 VUD

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,972 mi
Last recorded92,972 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 VUD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2013 92,972 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,104 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 84,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,877 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 76,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,696 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 68,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

age cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,239 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 52,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,078 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 42,190 miles

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

Signs of corrosion all over underside of vehicle.

Fail 28 Apr 2006 42,189 miles

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

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

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

signs of corrosion all over underside of vehicle.

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 VUD is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

P139 VUD is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P139 VUD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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