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M171 BCR

1995 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,613 mi
Last recorded129,613 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 BCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 129,613 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

centre exhaust has slight exhaust blow

chip in windscreen

cross member corroded

front brake discs wearing thin

fuel filter corroded

handbrake travel near to limit

nearside front inner cv boot damp

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

nearside rear door trim missing

nearside rear wing corroded

offside front wiper split

offside rear chassis corroded

rear indicators dim

spare wheel missing

subframe corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 129,613 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust has slight exhaust blow

chip in windscreen

cross member corroded

front brake discs wearing thin

fuel filter corroded

handbrake travel near to limit

nearside front inner cv boot damp

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

nearside rear door trim missing

nearside rear wing corroded

offside front wiper split

offside rear chassis corroded

rear indicators dim

spare wheel missing

subframe corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 125,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 125,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

handbrake near extent

Pass 12 Oct 2010 121,544 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disks worn

hand brake travel near extent

n/s front seat belt starting to fade

Fail 12 Oct 2010 121,544 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disks worn

hand brake travel near extent

n/s front seat belt starting to fade

Pass 11 Sep 2009 118,048 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise osf door mirror glass cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2009 118,045 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise osf door mirror glass cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2009 117,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front shock absorbers weak

oil leak

rear shock absorber bushes perished

slight play front lower ball joints

slight play front strut top bushes

stone chip windscreen outside zone A

surface corrosion suspension components

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2008 105,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 105,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

acceptable hand brake travel (adjustment advised)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 95,609 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

early wear in o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,281 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 86,279 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 77,567 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 77,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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M171 BCR is a 1995 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M171 BCR, 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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M171 BCR is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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