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P168 HAN

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,097 mi
Last recorded98,097 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 HAN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 98,097 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 90,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 90,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,458 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,260 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 45,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 45,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,623 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 39,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,276 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 37,276 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,204 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 32,093 miles

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

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

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

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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P168 HAN is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P168 HAN, 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 P168 HAN registered?

P168 HAN is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P168 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 HAN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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