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M168 ELD

1995 Renault Clio

Purple Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,780 mi
Last recorded192,780 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 ELD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 192,780 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f track rod arms

Fail 16 Apr 2012 192,780 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f track rod arms

Pass 13 May 2011 180,969 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 180,969 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 10 May 2010 168,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 168,818 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 145,475 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 143,755 miles

Advise vehile has no road tax on disply

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 141,825 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 141,825 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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M168 ELD is a 1995 Renault Clio in Purple with a 1,900cc diesel 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 M168 ELD, 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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M168 ELD is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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