MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,793 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning light on?
bonnet check strap broke?
spare wheel,tyre poor,split perished cord showing?
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
air bag warning light on constant?
bonnet safety strap/wire broke?
front indicator bulbs showing white light almost to excess?
n/s/r tyre poor perished and low on outer edges?
o/s/r tyre perished?
spare tyre poor/perished?
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag warning light on constant?
bonnet safety strap/wire broke?
front indicator bulbs showing white light almost to excess?
n/s/r tyre poor perished and low on outer edges?
o/s/r tyre perished?
spare tyre poor/perished?
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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P169 DPA is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P169 DPA, 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 DPA is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1997.
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