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P160 ONC

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,761 mi
Last recorded74,761 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 ONC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,761 miles

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

o/s/r lens repaired with tape

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 59,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 51,483 miles

both rear wheel bearing worn

Fail 5 May 2010 51,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,408 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,382 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 46,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 46,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 44,866 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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P160 ONC is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P160 ONC, 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 P160 ONC registered?

P160 ONC is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P160 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 ONC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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