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P174 FTF

1997 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,237 mi
Last recorded133,237 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 FTF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 133,237 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

wiper blades split

Fail 12 Aug 2016 133,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

wiper blades split

Pass 11 Aug 2015 124,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

osf outter sill corrosion patch

Fail 11 Aug 2015 124,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

osf outter sill corrosion patch

Pass 23 Sep 2014 122,169 miles

rear wiper not working

small oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 122,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper not working

small oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 105,318 miles

Nearside front inner C.V boot deteriorated to the point it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wiper baldes starting to deteriorate slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2012 105,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front inner C.V boot deteriorated to the point it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Strongly advise rear brake adjustment

Wiper baldes starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2011 94,140 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 94,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 90,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 86,624 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 86,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 71,125 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 71,125 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 70,904 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 70,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 70,689 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 70,689 miles

Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

large cut in n/s/f tyre tread not exposing cord at time of test will need attention soon

stonem chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2005 66,705 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 66,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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 FTF is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P174 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

P174 FTF is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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