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P159 KYC

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,771 mi
Last recorded30,771 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 KYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 30,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,548 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,365 miles

Exhaust deteriating

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 30,365 miles

Exhaust deteriating

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,176 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 30,176 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,919 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 29,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,391 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 29,391 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,663 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 28,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,195 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear tyre cracking & generally deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,806 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,003 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2010 27,003 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2009 25,930 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,930 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate discoloured

Fail 18 Feb 2008 24,283 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate discoloured

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,513 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Feb 2007 22,513 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,436 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KYC is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P159 KYC, 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 P159 KYC registered?

P159 KYC is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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