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P166 TMA

1997 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,512 mi
Last recorded48,512 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 TMA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,512 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 48,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,802 miles

power steering belt worn

Pass 5 Aug 2006 44,052 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 44,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 38,824 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 38,777 miles

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

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

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

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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P166 TMA is a 1997 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P166 TMA, 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 P166 TMA registered?

P166 TMA is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P166 TMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 TMA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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