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P158 RTM

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,025 mi
Last recorded108,025 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 RTM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 108,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bonnet bumper and front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2009 108,018 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bonnet bumper and front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2008 100,775 miles

bonnet and front bumper damaged, making bonnet difficult to open, front number plate is also cracked but readable

Fail 4 Mar 2008 100,764 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bonnet and front bumper damaged, making bonnet difficult to open, front number plate is also cracked but readable

Pass 9 Mar 2007 94,278 miles

Front disc worn

Front plate marked

Off side headlight stone chipped

Off side rear tyre worn outer edge

Screen stone chipped

Fail 10 Nov 2006 94,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front coil springs corroded

both front indicators fading

dampness around near side rear brake back plate

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing very low < advise replacement >

front discs corroded and worn < advise replacement >

near side front steering rack gaitor perrished

near side rear tyre perrished

noisy ghear box

slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing < advise replacement >

wind screen chipped

Pass 4 Nov 2005 78,729 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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P158 RTM is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P158 RTM, 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 P158 RTM registered?

P158 RTM is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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