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M138 LJT

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,227 mi
Last recorded95,227 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 LJT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2009 95,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight blow at rear silencer joint

Slight damage to N/S/R light lense

Pass 11 Aug 2008 90,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general corrosion to front subframe

rear exhaust rubbing body

rear number plate poor

washer poor

Fail 11 Aug 2008 90,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general corrosion to front subframe

rear exhaust rubbing body

rear number plate poor

washer poor

Pass 7 Aug 2007 87,271 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 87,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

neraside rear seat back hard to fasten,catch incomplete.

rear number plate seperating at letter "l"

wiper blades splitting at ends.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 81,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

near side door mirror slightly insecure

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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M138 LJT is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M138 LJT, 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 M138 LJT registered?

M138 LJT is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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