1997 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · P378 CFT
1997 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 31,579 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2009.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P378 CFT Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2008
- 31,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P378 CFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Clio (P378 CFT) between May 2005 and May 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)”.
P378 CFT Mileage History
- 09/05/200523,546 mi
- 09/05/200523,546 mi
- 11/04/200626,440 mi+2,894 mi
- 30/04/200728,969 mi+2,529 mi
- 30/04/200728,969 mi
- 01/05/200831,579 mi+2,610 mi
- 01/05/200831,579 mi
Average of roughly 2,696 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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