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P180 FTF

1997 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,121 mi
Last recorded49,121 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 FTF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 49,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 48,832 miles

Nearside Rear cut on tyre outer side wall

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 48,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,467 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,627 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,368 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,972 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 43,972 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,161 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,548 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,630 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 39,628 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 38,371 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,371 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,995 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,555 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,120 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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P180 FTF is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P180 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 P180 FTF registered?

P180 FTF is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P180 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P180 FTF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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