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P169 CFC

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,478 mi
Last recorded86,478 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 CFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,478 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 86,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 83,081 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 83,080 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 78,882 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 78,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 74,388 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,215 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,450 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 64,906 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 64,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P169 CFC is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P169 CFC, 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 P169 CFC registered?

P169 CFC is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P169 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 CFC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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