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P159 EJM

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,293 mi
Last recorded61,293 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 EJM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 61,293 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DICES CORRODED

Fail 16 Jul 2010 61,293 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DICES CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,215 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

drivers door lock barrel insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2009 59,215 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

drivers door lock barrel insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,009 miles

battery/starter motor slow to turn over

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

drivers door lock insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2008 56,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery/starter motor slow to turn over

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

drivers door lock insecure

Pass 31 May 2007 54,584 miles

as per previous advisory notice

Fail 31 May 2007 54,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,337 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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P159 EJM is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P159 EJM, 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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P159 EJM is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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