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P156 HRM

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

100,863 mi
Last recorded100,863 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 HRM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 100,863 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S RUSTED (LACK OF USE)

RUST THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Fail 9 Mar 2011 100,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S RUSTED (LACK OF USE)

RUST THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Pass 20 Mar 2010 97,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

RUSTY VEHICLE

Fail 18 Mar 2010 97,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

RUSTY VEHICLE

Pass 16 Mar 2009 94,992 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 94,992 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2009 94,985 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 94,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

H/LAMPS CONDENSATION FILLED

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER INCORRECTLY TIED IN POSITION

VEHICLE HAS RUST THROUGHOUT (BEEN STANDING)

Pass 1 May 2007 86,105 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 86,035 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 76,828 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 76,808 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 HRM is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 P156 HRM, 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 HRM registered?

P156 HRM is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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