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P153 OLK

1997 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,913 mi
Last recorded74,913 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 OLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 74,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres have started to perish and crack

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,296 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,657 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,617 miles

both front brake discs worn

engine oil leak

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked and perrished

some movement in both sides of steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,754 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE BROKEN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED ALSO SLIGHTLY PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT ENGINE UNDERSHEILD SLIGHTLY INSECURE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 22 Mar 2011 59,754 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE BROKEN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED ALSO SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT ENGINE UNDERSHEILD SLIGHTLY INSECURE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,939 miles

nearside inner cv gator weeping oil

nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly scuffed and perrished

rear exhaust section corroded

rear wiper blade torn

slight fluffing and fraying on offside front seatbelt webbing

slight movement in nearside of steering rack

some movement in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 25 Mar 2010 57,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside inner cv gator weeping oil

nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly scuffed and perrished

rear exhaust section corroded

rear wiper blade torn

slight fluffing and fraying on offside front seatbelt webbing

slight movement in nearside of steering rack

some movement in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,001 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED & PERISHED

Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,593 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED & PERISHED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 53,593 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED & PERISHED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,230 miles

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS

Fail 29 Mar 2007 51,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,207 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 48,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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 OLK is a 1997 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OLK, 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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P153 OLK is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P153 OLK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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