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P166 YRG

1997 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,601 mi
Last recorded109,601 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 YRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 109,601 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 109,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 106,322 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 102,329 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 97,855 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 91,876 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 87,095 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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P166 YRG is a 1997 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P166 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

P166 YRG is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P166 YRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 YRG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P166 YRG have outstanding finance?

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