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P849 XWX

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,805 mi
Last recorded58,805 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 XWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,805 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 58,804 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 51,890 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,398 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,666 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2009 42,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front subframe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,052 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,374 miles

surface corrosion on front subframe

Fail 1 May 2007 38,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 38,503 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 37,014 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 36,973 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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P849 XWX is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P849 XWX, 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 P849 XWX registered?

P849 XWX is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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