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P156 ATY

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 ATY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,905 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 80,905 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 76,360 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 76,360 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 May 2015 72,481 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 72,481 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 66,660 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 66,660 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 62,619 miles

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

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

o/d/f headlamp lens missing

Fail 21 May 2013 62,619 miles

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

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

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

o/d/f headlamp lens missing

Pass 21 May 2012 57,735 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 56,413 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 55,151 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 54,102 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 53,224 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 51,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 50,157 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 50,157 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (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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P156 ATY is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P156 ATY, 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 P156 ATY registered?

P156 ATY is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P156 ATY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 ATY shows 18 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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