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M129 VHJ

1995 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

115,165 mi
Last recorded115,165 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 VHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 115,165 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 115,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 114,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s rear reflector damaged

o/s rear w/bearing noisey

Pass 14 Jan 2009 107,978 miles

underbody rusted

Fail 10 Jan 2009 107,950 miles

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

o/s/f and rear wiper rubbers split

underbody rusted

Pass 24 Jan 2008 102,740 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2008 102,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 98,911 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2007 98,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2006 96,995 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 96,995 miles

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

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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M129 VHJ is a 1995 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 M129 VHJ, 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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What year was M129 VHJ registered?

M129 VHJ is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M129 VHJ shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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