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P152 VUG

1997 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,781 mi
Last recorded107,781 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 VUG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 107,781 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 107,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front tyres are wearing low.

The exhaust system is showing some corrosion around the rear section.

The front brake discs are in poor condition.

The off side outer sill panel is showing some signs of corrosion.

There is some wear showing in the steering rack at the off side.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 99,871 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion.

Front sub-frame showing signs of corrosion.

Offside outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion.

Rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Slight movement in nearside front and offside front track rods.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 99,707 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion.

Front sub-frame showing signs of corrosion.

Offside outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion.

Rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Slight movement in nearside front and offside front track rods.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 90,247 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 90,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front discs showing signs of wear.

nearside rear and offside rear flexy hose metal ends showing signs of corrosion.

offside rear hub brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

one front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

slight movement in nearside front wheel.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 78,088 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 78,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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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P152 VUG is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 P152 VUG, 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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P152 VUG is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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