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P140 DFT

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,799 mi
Last recorded107,799 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 DFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 107,799 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 100,426 miles

advise brake pipes covered in underseal

advise n/s sill rusty but no holes

advise rear tyres getting colse to legal limits

Pass 14 May 2008 93,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 93,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 84,215 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2006 76,042 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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P140 DFT is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P140 DFT, 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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How do I check the history of P140 DFT?

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What year was P140 DFT registered?

P140 DFT is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P140 DFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 DFT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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