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P157 MHJ

1997 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

245,885 mi
Last recorded245,885 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 MHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 245,885 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Surface cracks to rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail holed by corrosion but not extending to prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 242,020 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Chassis rail holed by corrosion but not extending into prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 242,020 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Chassis rail holed by corrosion but not extending into prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 237,996 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 237,996 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 234,233 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 234,233 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 230,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber provides little or no damping effect.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 230,734 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber provides little or no damping effect.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 226,218 miles

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

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

Nearside front shock absorber appears ineffective

Fail 10 Mar 2015 226,218 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside front shock absorber appears ineffective

Pass 27 Feb 2014 221,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 221,935 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 216,092 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 211,350 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 211,350 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 207,728 miles

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

Parking brake lever travel long, may require mainteneance or repair

Fail 30 Mar 2011 207,728 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever travel long, may require mainteneance or repair

Pass 6 Apr 2010 204,142 miles

Non obligatory centre stop lamp not working

Parking brake lever travel long but reserve travel acceptable when tested

Fail 6 Apr 2010 204,142 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory centre stop lamp not working

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever travel long but reserve travel acceptable when tested

Pass 1 Apr 2009 200,712 miles

rear number plate stained

Fail 1 Apr 2009 200,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 196,898 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 93,793 miles

both front discs corroded

near side rear tyre perished and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2006 92,909 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 92,909 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MHJ is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P157 MHJ, 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 MHJ is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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