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P180 ONC

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,231 mi
Last recorded98,231 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 ONC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2012 98,231 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre badly perished.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Underside of car is very badly corroded.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 87,294 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUTS STARTING TO LEAK.

CORROSION ;FRONT INNER WINGS,CHASSIS,SUBFRAME,FLEXY FERRULLES,INNER/OUTER SILLS REAR CHASSIS.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.

MIDDLE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S/F HEADLIGHT SECURED WITH CABLE TIES.

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH.

STEERING HEAVY.

STONECHIPS ON SCREEN.

WIPERS SPLIT ON ENDS.

Fail 10 May 2011 87,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

BOTH FRONT STRUTS STARTING TO LEAK.

CORROSION ;FRONT INNER WINGS,CHASSIS,SUBFRAME,FLEXY FERRULLES,INNER/OUTER SILLS REAR CHASSIS.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.

MIDDLE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S/F HEADLIGHT SECURED WITH CABLE TIES.

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH.

O/S/F PADS ON LIMIT,INNER FACE OF DISC IN POOR CONDITION.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STEERING HEAVY.

STONECHIPS ON SCREEN.

WIPERS SPLIT ON ENDS.

Pass 10 May 2010 81,503 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s drive shaft boot split (inner)

n/s/f wheel bearing sounds slightly rough

n/s/r tyre showing deteriation

o/s/r wheel bearing sounds slightly rough

Pass 21 May 2009 75,892 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre showing deteriation

Pass 19 May 2008 70,087 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2007 64,424 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 59,041 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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P180 ONC is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P180 ONC, 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 P180 ONC registered?

P180 ONC is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 June 1997.

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