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P165 VDL

1997 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,257 mi
Last recorded24,257 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 VDL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 24,257 miles

Nearside Tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,713 miles

All tyres cracking

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 23,713 miles

All tyres cracking

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,242 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,875 miles

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

off side front tyre age cracked and in poor condtion

Fail 7 Jul 2014 21,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

center rear brake light not working

off side front tyre age cracked and in poor condtion

Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,644 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 20,028 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,659 miles

front numberplate delaminating

Fail 8 Jul 2010 19,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front numberplate delaminating

Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,175 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate advise

Fail 30 Jun 2009 19,175 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front number plate starting to delaminate advise

Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,107 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 17,107 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 15,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both font number plate slighty delaminated

both font wiper blades slighty split

near side rear tyre worn on edge

rear silencer in poor condtion

Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,653 miles

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

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

both font number plate slighty delaminated

both font wiper blades slighty split

near side rear tyre worn on edge

rear silencer in poor condtion

Pass 19 Jul 2005 14,400 miles

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

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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P165 VDL is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P165 VDL, 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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P165 VDL is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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