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P178 LPO

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,532 mi
Last recorded103,532 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 LPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 103,532 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant expansion bottle split/leaking

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

Nearside front steering tie rod to rack joint worn

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,615 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 94,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 85,076 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 85,076 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 81,000 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 81,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 72,182 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 72,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2005 59,885 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 59,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P178 LPO is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P178 LPO, 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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P178 LPO is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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