MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside mirror a bit loose but secure
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P157 TWS is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 TWS, 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 P157 TWS registered?
P157 TWS is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 1997.
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