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J17 PAR

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,408 mi
Last recorded59,408 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 PAR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,408 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,450 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 42,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak on engine possible head gasket . requires further diagnosis

Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005
Fail 16 Aug 2005 39,748 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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J17 PAR is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 78,400 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 J17 PAR, 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 31 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J17 PAR is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is J17 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 PAR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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