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P146 WRN

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,145 mi
Last recorded114,145 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 WRN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 114,145 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 114,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 113,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,147 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 99,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

both rear and nearside front wheel bearings are slightly noisey

Fail 23 Sep 2009 99,434 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

both rear and nearside front wheel bearings are slightly noisey

Pass 27 Sep 2008 92,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 70,924 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

o/s/r,n/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2005 38,668 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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 WRN is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WRN, 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 WRN registered?

P146 WRN is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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