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P148 DRG

1997 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,104 mi
Last recorded119,104 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 DRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 119,104 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front shockabsorber dust cover damaged

near side rear quarter panel damaged

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 27 Jun 2013 119,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front shockabsorber dust cover damaged

near side rear quarter panel damaged

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 26 Jun 2012 114,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 114,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 108,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 103,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres low and sidewalls perished

Fail 29 Jun 2010 103,201 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres low and sidewalls perished

Pass 30 Jun 2009 96,526 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 90,056 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 90,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 83,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 76,948 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 76,948 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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P148 DRG is a 1997 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P148 DRG, 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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P148 DRG is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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