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P141 VUD

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

111,916 mi
Last recorded111,916 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 VUD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 111,916 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching legal limit ( currently 2mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching legal limit ( currently 2mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 109,045 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 109,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 106,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 106,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rears (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working no high beam/or switch (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm /wearing on inner side edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake application uneven fronts (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 103,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 103,692 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and under sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,435 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,959 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to front inner wings

Fail 11 Sep 2014 97,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to front inner wings

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,402 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch pedel anti slip missing

Fail 22 Aug 2013 92,394 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

clutch pedel anti slip missing

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 87,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,291 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,243 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 81,243 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,111 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 78,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 74,366 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 74,366 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 70,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 65,725 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 65,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 59,647 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 59,647 miles

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

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 VUD is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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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P141 VUD is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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