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P158 XUF

1997 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,638 mi
Last recorded54,638 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 XUF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,638 miles

steering rack starting to leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,994 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 51,994 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,414 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow from centre section of exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,663 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres tread starting to wear on outer edges

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

centre section of exhaust deteriorated

offside wiper rubber split

oil leak - possible power steering

Fail 7 Sep 2012 47,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres tread starting to wear on outer edges

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

centre section of exhaust deteriorated

offside wiper rubber split

oil leak - possible power steering

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,937 miles

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

slight leak from power steering pump.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 44,937 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight leak from power steering pump.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering rack damp

Fail 8 Sep 2010 42,919 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering rack damp

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,490 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 36,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,051 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,813 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,732 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 XUF is a 1997 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P158 XUF, 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 XUF registered?

P158 XUF is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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