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M172 BCR

1995 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

103,656 mi
Last recorded103,656 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM172 BCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2012 103,656 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise exahust system slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 93,303 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,303 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,597 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 87,597 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 May 2009 83,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 83,780 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 83,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 79,640 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 79,638 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 76,162 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 76,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 73,529 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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M172 BCR is a 1995 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 M172 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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What year was M172 BCR registered?

M172 BCR is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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