MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perrished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perrished (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
o/s/f tyre void of tread on inside edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust system rattle
o/s/f tyre void of tread on inside edge
areas of exhaust system rusting
bit of undercutting to front brake discs
nearside front brake flexi cracking
offside front brake flexi cracking
rust ocurring offside rear wheel arch
rust ocurring offside undersill by seatbelt fixing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
areas of exhaust system rusting
bit of undercutting to front brake discs
nearside front brake flexi cracking
offside front brake flexi cracking
rust ocurring offside rear wheel arch
rust ocurring offside undersill by seatbelt fixing
exhaust system rusting
rust ocurring nearside rear undersill area
rust ocurring offside rear wheel arch
some brake pipes furring
undercutting to front brake discs
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system rusting
rust ocurring nearside rear undersill area
rust ocurring offside rear wheel arch
some brake pipes furring
undercutting to front brake discs
bit of damage to offside rear light lens
bit of play in steering rack
bit of undercutting to front brake discs
exhaust system rusting
nearside front indicator bulb fading
nearside front tyre 2.5mm inner edge
offside front tyre sidewall grooved
rust ocurring nearside rear undersill area
rust ocurring offside floor/sill seam
rust ocurring offside rear wheel arch
some brake pipes furring
stonechips to windscreen
1 of rear high level brake light bulbs not working
bit of movement to both front upper suspension strut mountings
nearside front indicator bulb fading
parts of exhaust system rusting
rust ocurring nearside rear undersill area
stonechips to windscreen
undercutting to front brake discs
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
1 of rear high level brake light bulbs not working
bit of movement to both front upper suspension strut mountings
nearside front indicator bulb fading
nearside front suspension strut damp
parts of exhaust system rusting
rust ocurring nearside rear undersill area
stonechips to windscreen
undercutting to front brake discs
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front suspension strut damp
offside front fog lamp lens damaged
parts of exhaust system rusting
repair to offside rear light lens
stonechips to windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front suspension strut damp
offside front fog lamp lens damaged
parts of exhaust system rusting
repair to offside rear light lens
stonechips to windscreen
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front tyre tread getting low
Offside front fog lamp glass cracked
Nearside front tyre tread getting low
Offside front fog lamp glass cracked
both rear tyre sidewalls cracking
front brake discs slightly lipped
nearside front strut damp
parts of exhaust rusting
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly lipped
nearside front strut damp
parts of exhaust rusting
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P173 DDV is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc 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 P173 DDV, 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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P173 DDV is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1997.
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