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P169 CWL

1997 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,512 mi
Last recorded66,512 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 CWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 66,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes slightly corroded at the rear of the under body protection (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the center section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,204 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 66,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,935 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Jul 2021 64,934 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 May 2019 61,924 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 61,176 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,372 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 58,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joints (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,951 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 54,944 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,835 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,398 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,951 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,098 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak fron n/s front inner drive shaft seal

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 CWL is a 1997 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CWL, 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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P169 CWL is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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