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R197 CUP

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,355 mi
Last recorded83,355 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 CUP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,355 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,058 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 76,532 miles

WINDOW SUN STRIP COVERS LARGE AREA

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak on flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,394 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,089 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 59,654 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 53,512 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,745 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,937 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 31,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R197 CUP is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 58,183 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 R197 CUP, 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 17 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R197 CUP registered?

R197 CUP is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is R197 CUP safe to buy?

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