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M142 MPA

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

51,148 mi
Last recorded51,148 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 MPA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,148 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 51,148 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,982 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 49,982 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,683 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 48,683 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,767 miles

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 46,767 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,869 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 44,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,071 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,396 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 39,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,018 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 37,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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M142 MPA is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M142 MPA, 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 M142 MPA registered?

M142 MPA is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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