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P182 HCF

1997 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,594 mi
Last recorded88,594 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 HCF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 88,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,953 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat not tilting to allow rear acsess

Fail 30 Nov 2012 87,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat not tilting to allow rear acsess

Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,585 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 84,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside front tyre

drivers seat does not allow access for rear passengers

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 13 Nov 2010 81,916 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 81,916 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 80,022 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 78,324 miles

front switch seems intermittant fault but ok when tested

Fail 22 Nov 2008 78,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 75,186 miles

front o/s wiper slight split

main beam light switch slightly sticking

n/s and o/s/r door moulding missing

n/s/f door mirrior lens loose

o/s/f seat tilt sticking

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Nov 2006 70,776 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 70,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 62,849 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 62,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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

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

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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P182 HCF is a 1997 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P182 HCF, 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 P182 HCF registered?

P182 HCF is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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