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P184 ESO

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,943 mi
Last recorded99,943 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 ESO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 99,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside front wing and door

damp oil fluid on steering rack and nearside rack gaitor

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face

nearside rear bumper loose

oil level low and oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Jun 2010 99,906 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside front wing and door

damp oil fluid on steering rack and nearside rack gaitor

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face

nearside rear bumper loose

oil level low and oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jun 2009 94,111 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 94,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,971 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 89,963 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

air filter housing loose in engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2007 85,544 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 85,544 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 80,627 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 80,627 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P184 ESO is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P184 ESO, 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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P184 ESO is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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