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P157 DRG

1997 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,632 mi
Last recorded84,632 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 DRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2011 84,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fan is not kicking in

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 13 Oct 2009 74,550 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 74,547 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,869 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 67,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 57,375 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no spare wheel or tyre.

oil leak from sump plug.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 53,008 miles

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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P157 DRG is a 1997 Renault Clio in Grey 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 P157 DRG, 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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P157 DRG is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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