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P141 PDX

1997 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,569 mi
Last recorded180,569 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 PDX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 180,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 167,211 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 151,997 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 151,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 132,887 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 132,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 113,648 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 113,648 miles

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

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

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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P141 PDX is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P141 PDX, 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 P141 PDX registered?

P141 PDX is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P141 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 PDX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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