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M941 YWL

1997 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,504 mi
Last recorded173,504 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM941 YWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 173,504 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns inner cv leaking

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Aug 2007 165,134 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 154,634 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 154,634 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 145,843 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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M941 YWL is a 1997 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M941 YWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M941 YWL registered?

M941 YWL is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M941 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M941 YWL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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