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P182 JVU

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,011 mi
Last recorded18,011 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 JVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 18,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,345 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,448 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 16,448 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,882 miles

Oil leak

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

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

all tyres are starting to crack and deteriorate

exhaust is strting to corrode snd deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,502 miles

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,436 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are starting to wear and side walls are starting to deteriorate

gear box warning light on

some sterring and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,107 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes are all starting to deteriorate

gear box warning light staying on

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 15 Apr 2009 13,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes are all starting to deteriorate

gear box warning light staying on

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 12 Jan 2007 13,049 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2007 13,049 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2006 12,376 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

travel in hand brake †o/sn/s front flexible brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 10 Feb 2006 12,376 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

travel in hand brake †o/sn/s front flexible brake hoses starting to crack

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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P182 JVU is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P182 JVU, 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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P182 JVU is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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