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P175 DWN

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,524 mi
Last recorded88,524 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 DWN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear reverse light inoperative

Pass 1 Feb 2008 84,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear wiper has no blade

Fail 31 Jan 2008 84,342 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear wiper has no blade

Pass 26 Jan 2007 79,494 miles

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

nearside front head lamp cracked but not effecting the beam pattern at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2006 77,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 77,154 miles

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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P175 DWN is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P175 DWN, 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 P175 DWN registered?

P175 DWN is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P175 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P175 DWN shows 6 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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