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P161 PEV

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,010 mi
Last recorded82,010 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 PEV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 82,010 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

hub caps fitted to some wheels

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel bearings sligtly noisey

front bumper insecure

nearside front discs in poor condtion

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

rear brake judder

Fail 29 Jul 2013 76,749 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

rear brake judder

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel bearings sligtly noisey

front bumper insecure

nearside front discs in poor condtion

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 71,778 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 May 2012 71,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 May 2011 67,257 miles

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 12 May 2011 67,257 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 14 May 2010 62,462 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 58,502 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 58,502 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 54,405 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 53,279 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

metal ferrules on rea flexi brake hoses corroded

Fail 4 May 2007 53,226 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

metal ferrules rear flexi brake hoses corroded

Pass 18 May 2006 52,075 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 PEV is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P161 PEV, 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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P161 PEV is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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