MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs worn and corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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