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P159 OLX

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,492 mi
Last recorded82,492 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 OLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2013 82,492 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

expantion water bottle split. in need of replacement.

slight play in off side steering rack arm.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,584 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

crack in near side front bumper.

off side steering rack arm has slight play.

water header tank split.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 73,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

crack in near side front bumper.

off side steering rack arm has slight play.

water header tank split.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 68,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,979 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,781 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,967 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 53,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 48,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

stud missing manifold to down pipe †n/s rear lens cracked †horn switch weak †imbalance rear foot brake n/s

Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,792 miles

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

stud missing manifold to down pipe †n/s rear lens cracked †horn switch weak †imbalance rear foot brake n/s

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,108 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 41,108 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 OLX is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 OLX, 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 OLX is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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