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M165 DLB

1995 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,442 mi
Last recorded85,442 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM165 DLB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,442 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 85,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,256 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,746 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 77,200 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

handbrake needs adjusting †brake cable stretched †offside rear handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 15 May 2007 77,200 miles

handbrake needs adjusting †brake cable stretched †offside rear handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 23 May 2006 73,853 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)

advise severe oil leak engine †advise offside rear handbrake on limits †

Fail 23 May 2006 73,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise severe oil leak engine †advise offside rear handbrake on limits †

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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M165 DLB is a 1995 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M165 DLB, 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 M165 DLB registered?

M165 DLB is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 April 1995.

Is M165 DLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M165 DLB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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