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P174 YHO

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,526 mi
Last recorded73,526 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 YHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 73,526 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

rear brake efforts low

slight noise nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 May 2010 73,526 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

rear brake efforts low

slight noise nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2009 71,837 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 71,837 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2008 67,143 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 67,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,760 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 61,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlamp load sensing motors unplugged

Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,718 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 55,647 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 YHO is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHO, 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 YHO registered?

P174 YHO is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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