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P165 TWS

1997 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

106,132 mi
Last recorded106,132 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 TWS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,132 miles

rear brake pipe starting to wear through as a result of exhaust hitting

Fail 12 Jan 2017 106,132 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 104,601 miles

corrosion setting in on chassis legs and inner sills

front number plate poor condition

rubber mount broken on exhaust

Fail 7 Jan 2016 104,601 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 101,585 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 101,585 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 97,715 miles

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.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 97,714 miles

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.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,820 miles

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 93,785 miles

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.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 89,121 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 89,121 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,170 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 85,170 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 81,148 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 79,738 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 79,737 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 75,092 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 75,091 miles

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.

Fail 9 Jan 2007 70,884 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,884 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 66,484 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 66,484 miles

DISC PAD WARNING WIRES DAMAGED WEAR N/S/F SUSPENSION BALL JOINT O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOISE

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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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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