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P146 TGK

1997 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 TGK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 59,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,227 miles

slight play in steering coloumn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,604 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,151 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,710 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 48,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,114 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 24 Sep 2007 42,114 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,903 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 35,668 miles

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 TGK is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGK, 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 P146 TGK registered?

P146 TGK is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P146 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P146 TGK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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