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P167 YUB

1997 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,195 mi
Last recorded88,195 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 YUB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 88,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

front discs slightly pitted

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,770 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 86,768 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,422 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 42,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2011 32,690 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 32,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 19,797 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,624 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 19,400 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 19,400 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 18,901 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 18,901 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 17,823 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 17,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P167 YUB is a 1997 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P167 YUB, 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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P167 YUB is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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