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M166 MWP

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,168 mi
Last recorded138,168 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 MWP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 138,168 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 138,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 133,601 miles

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

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 26 Jan 2010 133,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 127,763 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 122,753 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2008 122,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 115,596 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 115,538 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 109,929 miles

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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M166 MWP is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M166 MWP, 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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M166 MWP is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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