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P161 EBL

1997 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,849 mi
Last recorded62,849 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 EBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,849 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,654 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,480 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 39,478 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,896 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter minor leak of grease

Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,159 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 35,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,834 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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P161 EBL is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P161 EBL, 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 P161 EBL registered?

P161 EBL is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P161 EBL safe to buy?

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