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P176 SBX

1997 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,907 mi
Last recorded193,907 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 SBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 193,907 miles

O/S/ Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 193,869 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/ Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 189,432 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 189,432 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 185,284 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 185,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 180,851 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 176,960 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 174,577 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear 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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P176 SBX is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P176 SBX, 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 P176 SBX registered?

P176 SBX is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P176 SBX safe to buy?

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