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P117 CAD

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,062 mi
Last recorded120,062 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 CAD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 120,062 miles

oil level on minimum

corrosion to brake front discs

corrosion to sills

damage to n/s/f wing & bumper

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 120,062 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to brake front discs

corrosion to sills

damage to n/s/f wing & bumper

oil level on minimum

Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,176 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

removed object from rear view mirror

slight play in near side steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2013 111,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

removed object from rear view mirror

slight play in near side steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,891 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 104,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,426 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 90,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,852 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,459 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 79,457 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 71,993 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2006 65,339 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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P117 CAD 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 P117 CAD, 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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P117 CAD is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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