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M109 DCV

1995 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,717 mi
Last recorded123,717 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM109 DCV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 123,717 miles

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

Oil leak

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 8 Oct 2010 123,717 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 7 Oct 2009 121,641 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2009 121,641 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 118,860 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 118,812 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 114,421 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 114,421 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 113,468 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 106,637 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 106,637 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

There is a nail on the inner wall on n/s/r tyre.

Fail 30 Dec 2005 106,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NSR SEAT BELT.

OSR WHEEL RIM POOR CONDITION AND TYRE SHAPE POOR.

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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M109 DCV is a 1995 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M109 DCV, 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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M109 DCV is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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