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P146 ONC

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,907 mi
Last recorded135,907 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 ONC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 135,907 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake pipe lightly corroded.

Steering wheel antislip coating insecure.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 135,907 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside door check strap fixing bolt loose.

Offside front brake pipe lightly corroded.

Steering wheel antislip coating insecure.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 133,928 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 133,928 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 131,128 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 131,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside wiper blade split. † †Travel in parking brake. † †Offside front shockabsorber has a light covering of oil. † †ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO FRONT. † † †

Pass 16 Jan 2006 122,959 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 122,959 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Exhaust corroded. † †Offside front & nearside rear tyres 1.6mm. †Nearside front tyre 2mm. † †Offside & nearside front brake discs deteriorated. † †Nearside front shockabsorber (light covering of oil). †

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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P146 ONC is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P146 ONC, 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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P146 ONC is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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