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P144 FJF

1997 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,853 mi
Last recorded77,853 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 FJF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,853 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,174 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,538 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 44,524 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,639 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 21,781 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 21,781 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,083 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 21,083 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,079 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,746 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,664 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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P144 FJF is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P144 FJF, 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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What year was P144 FJF registered?

P144 FJF is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P144 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 FJF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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