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P185 CWL

1997 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,225 mi
Last recorded137,225 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 CWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 137,225 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 137,225 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)

Pass 2 May 2008 133,015 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 133,015 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 128,088 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 128,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

gear selector leaking oil

osr tyre slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

sump plug leaking oil

Pass 8 May 2006 122,667 miles

1.Front brake disc's worn & poor condition †2.n/s/f drop link bush perished †3.corrossion to underside & front & rear suspension & steering components

Fail 5 May 2006 122,629 miles

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

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

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

1.Front brake disc's worn & poor condition †2.n/s/f drop link bush perished †3.corrosion to underside and front & rear suspension & steering components

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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P185 CWL is a 1997 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P185 CWL, 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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P185 CWL is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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