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M181 VMF

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,044 mi
Last recorded129,044 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 VMF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 129,044 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 129,044 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 124,491 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lower outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2009 124,300 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills covered by plastic trim

different road springs fitted to front of vehicle vehicle is not level

front and rear chassis very rusty

front anti roll bar d bushes perished

front anti roll bar very rusty

n/s/f seat belt starting to fray

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

unable to brake fluid level

unable to see all brake master cylinder and brake pipes

unable to see all front or rear brake pads,

Pass 16 Oct 2008 118,936 miles

Exhaust system has surface corrosion.

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 118,874 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside front CV boot has slight leak.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 114,585 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 114,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside front wheel not the same as offside front but tyre is correct size.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 110,702 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 110,529 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 110,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M181 VMF is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M181 VMF, 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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M181 VMF is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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