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P173 FJM

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,251 mi
Last recorded57,251 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 FJM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,251 miles

Oil leak

o/s mirror in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 55,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,090 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 51,789 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2011 51,789 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,238 miles

offside door mirror slightly loose

Fail 21 Jun 2010 50,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside door mirror slightly loose

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,487 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 48,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,279 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,968 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 38,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P173 FJM is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P173 FJM, 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 P173 FJM registered?

P173 FJM is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P173 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P173 FJM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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