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P174 FHN

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,268 mi
Last recorded77,268 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 FHN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2011 77,268 miles

Both sills starting to rot.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,268 miles

Both sills starting to rot.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,315 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 75,315 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 72,485 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,685 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 65,627 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P174 FHN is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P174 FHN, 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 P174 FHN registered?

P174 FHN is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P174 FHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 FHN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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