MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear brake pipe starting to wear through as a result of exhaust hitting
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake pipe starting to wear through as a result of exhaust hitting
corrosion setting in on chassis legs and inner sills
front number plate poor condition
rubber mount broken on exhaust
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion setting in on chassis legs and inner sills
front number plate poor condition
rubber mount broken on exhaust
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
STEERING WHEEEL COVER LOOSE.OIL LEVEL OFF STICK.RAD LEAK?DAMAGE F REG PLATE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION.BRAKES-R APPLICATION UNEVEN-LONG PARK TRAVEL.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
STEERING WHEEEL COVER LOOSE.OIL LEVEL OFF STICK.RAD LEAK?DAMAGE F REG PLATE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION.BRAKES-R APPLICATION UNEVEN-LONG PARK TRAVEL.
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN.DISCS CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.
F DISCS CORRODED PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION GENERAL CORROSION BOTH F BRAKE HOSES PERISHED O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
F DISCS CORRODED PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION GENERAL CORROSION BOTH F BRAKE HOSES PERISHED O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT
DISC PAD WARNING WIRES DAMAGED WEAR N/S/F SUSPENSION BALL JOINT O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOISE
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
DISC PAD WARNING WIRES DAMAGED WEAR N/S/F SUSPENSION BALL JOINT O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOISE
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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P165 TWS is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 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 P165 TWS, 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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P165 TWS is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 February 1997.
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