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P173 DDV

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

99,994 mi
Last recorded99,994 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 DDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 99,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perrished (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 99,956 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 97,884 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,207 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 95,166 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,851 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 87,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,103 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 84,103 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 81,095 miles

exhaust system rusting

rust ocurring nearside rear undersill area

rust ocurring offside rear wheel arch

some brake pipes furring

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 25 Jun 2012 81,095 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 78,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,264 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 75,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,636 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 72,634 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,609 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 68,609 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 63,473 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread getting low

Offside front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,473 miles

Nearside front tyre tread getting low

Offside front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2006 58,617 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front strut damp

parts of exhaust rusting

Fail 14 Jul 2006 58,617 miles

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?

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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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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