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P184 SUU

1997 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,279 mi
Last recorded96,279 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 SUU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 96,279 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid condition (black).

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front registration plate slight deterioation.

nearside & offside rear chassis corroded, (not within perscribed areas).

nearside rear fog light lens broken, (light inopertive).

offside rear tyre deterioated.

oil leak(s).

spare tyre worn below limit.

unabla to locate V.I.N. plate.

Fail 30 May 2009 96,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid condition (black).

front registration plate slight deterioation.

nearside & offside rear chassis corroded, (not within perscribed areas).

nearside rear fog light lens broken, (light inopertive).

offside rear tyre deterioated.

oil leak(s).

spare tyre worn below limit.

unabla to locate V.I.N. plate.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 90,070 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate poor

offside front and nearside rear seat belts slightly damaged

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 31 May 2008 90,066 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air filter adrift

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake lights come on with side lights

front no plate poor

offside front and nearside rear seat belts slightly damaged

side lights come on when brakes applied

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2007 81,155 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,662 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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P184 SUU is a 1997 Renault Clio in Black 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 P184 SUU, 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 P184 SUU registered?

P184 SUU is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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