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M170 COT

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,316 mi
Last recorded74,316 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 COT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,316 miles

Gearbox stabilizer mount loose.

N/S/R tyre side wall cracked.

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 74,316 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Gearbox stabilizer mount loose.

N/S/R tyre side wall cracked.

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 69,681 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

all front and rear tyres wearing off on both edges

both front and rear wiper blades spliting on ends

Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,026 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 64,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 51,618 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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M170 COT is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M170 COT, 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 M170 COT registered?

M170 COT is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M170 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M170 COT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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