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M143 FBJ

1995 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,659 mi
Last recorded30,659 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 30,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 29,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 29,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2023 28,945 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

under body & suspension corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 28,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 26,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 26,183 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 25,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 24,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 23,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,537 miles

n/s/f pad sensor wiring broken.

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.

oil leak engine area.

polly vee belt cracked.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,348 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

missfire noticed at lower revs under load.

n/s/f pad sensor wire broken.

n/s/f wing starting to corrode.

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.

one exhaust rubber hanger starting to split/ perish.

polly vee belt starting to split.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,267 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,995 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,849 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 21,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,748 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,593 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 21,456 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 21,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,225 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 21,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,063 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,743 miles

front number plate damaged

light corrosion to inner faces on front brake discs

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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M143 FBJ is a 1995 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M143 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 M143 FBJ registered?

M143 FBJ is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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