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P168 VDL

1997 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,193 mi
Last recorded58,193 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 VDL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,193 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside indicator lens broken.

slight damage to drivers door mirror glass.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 58,193 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside indicator lens broken.

slight damage to drivers door mirror glass.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,801 miles

advise o/s/f mirror glass damage and n/s/r light lens damage and n/s f fog light not working

Fail 27 Jun 2008 53,801 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s/f mirror glass damage and n/s/r light lens damage and n/s f fog light not working

Pass 15 May 2007 50,683 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 50,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 47,715 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 47,715 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

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 VDL is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P168 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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What year was P168 VDL registered?

P168 VDL is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P168 VDL safe to buy?

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