MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,550 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
osf indicator lens missing
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
osf indicator lens missing
some travel noted to foot brake
surface corrosion noted to brake pipes play noted to osf top strut mount slight corrosion note to osf inner wing corrosion noted to osr wheel arch
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside tyre perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H297 FEC is a 1991 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1991 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 83,282 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 H297 FEC, 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 35 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H297 FEC is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 July 1991.
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