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M126 TBH

1995 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,488 mi
Last recorded102,488 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 TBH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 102,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front seat belt stalk in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Dec 2009 102,488 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front seat belt stalk in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake balance would benefit from attention

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Dec 2008 98,292 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

age cracks in offside rear tyre

borderline deterioration in centre exhaust section

fuel filter corroded

hand brake lever travel would benefit from attention

slight corrosion in front sub frame

Pass 30 Dec 2008 98,292 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

age cracks in offside rear tyre

borderline deterioration in centre exhaust section

fuel filter corroded

hand brake lever travel would benefit from attention

slight corrosion in front sub frame

Pass 1 Dec 2007 92,185 miles

handbrake travel long

Fail 1 Dec 2007 92,185 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel long

Pass 11 Dec 2006 87,668 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 87,663 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

anti roll bar not fitted

light perished cracks to both rear tyres

park brake lever travel long

Fail 21 Nov 2005 81,272 miles

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 21 Nov 2005 81,272 miles

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

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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M126 TBH is a 1995 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M126 TBH, 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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M126 TBH is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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