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P158 YWW

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,789 mi
Last recorded99,789 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 99,789 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 99,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,125 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,524 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2008 92,524 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2007 89,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 89,924 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 87,051 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 YWW is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

P158 YWW is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P158 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 YWW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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