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P153 NFM

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,712 mi
Last recorded66,712 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 NFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,712 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,231 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 66,231 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,839 miles

Nearside 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)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,419 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 4,914 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 49,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,038 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 45,005 miles

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

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

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

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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P153 NFM is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P153 NFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P153 NFM registered?

P153 NFM is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P153 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 NFM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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