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M144 SSS

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,304 mi
Last recorded41,304 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM144 SSS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 41,304 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,720 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 39,719 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,843 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 38,843 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside front wheel slightly rough on rotation

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,541 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 36,540 miles

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

2x front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 135,676 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 135,676 miles

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

both front outer cv gaiters small holes

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

middle section to back box join blowing slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,432 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 34,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

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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M144 SSS is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M144 SSS, 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 M144 SSS registered?

M144 SSS is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 April 1995.

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