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P140 KEG

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,450 mi
Last recorded146,450 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 KEG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 146,450 miles

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

minor exhaust leak rear

slight movement at o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 15 Jan 2016 146,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

minor exhaust leak rear

slight movement at o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 15 Jan 2015

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2014 136,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 136,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 130,111 miles

1 out of 3 lights out on the centre brake light

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlight pattern only just visible

n/s rear seat belt not fully tested due to a child seat

Pass 4 Jan 2012 123,274 miles

one light out in high level brake light

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2012 123,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

one light out in high level brake light

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2011 117,202 miles

slight play in near side rack end

Fail 6 Jan 2011 117,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight blow at middle to rear exhaust joint

slight play in near side rack end

Pass 31 Dec 2009 108,889 miles

slight play off side end of steering rack

Fail 31 Dec 2009 108,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play off side end of steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2009 100,433 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 100,433 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 93,647 miles

front number plate broken

near side front flexi brake hose badly perished

near side wiper blade split

Fail 4 Jan 2008 93,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate broken

near side front flexi brake hose badly perished

near side wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2007 86,682 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 79,946 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 79,871 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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P140 KEG is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P140 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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P140 KEG is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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