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P148 CFT

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,697 mi
Last recorded87,697 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 CFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,697 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 87,697 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 81,741 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 81,741 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 76,634 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 76,634 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,423 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 63,331 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 63,331 miles

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

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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P148 CFT is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P148 CFT, 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 P148 CFT registered?

P148 CFT is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P148 CFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 CFT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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