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P118 TWR

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,893 mi
Last recorded112,893 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 TWR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 112,893 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 112,893 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 106,075 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 106,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 96,925 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 96,925 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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P118 TWR is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P118 TWR, 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 P118 TWR registered?

P118 TWR is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P118 TWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 TWR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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