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M166 RBL

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,698 mi
Last recorded50,698 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 RBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,257 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o\s rear outer sill weak and corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2014 46,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o\s rear outer sill weak and corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,655 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n\s front inner wheel rim slightly buckled

o\s rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,378 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 44,377 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 43,052 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2010 41,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,376 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 40,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,573 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n\s front track rod end

Fail 22 Aug 2007 36,781 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n\s rear brake very slight bind

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,781 miles

n\s rear brake very slight bind

Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,625 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 RBL is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M166 RBL, 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 RBL is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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