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M141 FBJ

1995 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

75,868 mi
Last recorded75,868 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM141 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2012 75,868 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,415 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 74,415 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,066 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 72,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 65,831 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 65,831 miles

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

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

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,714 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 61,714 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,911 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 57,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

FRONT DISCS WEARING ON INSIDE FACES

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

O/S REAR TYRE PERISHED AND WEARING LOW

Pass 16 Jan 2006 53,663 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2006 53,657 miles

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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M141 FBJ is a 1995 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 M141 FBJ, 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 M141 FBJ registered?

M141 FBJ is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 February 1995.

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