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M185 NWP

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,310 mi
Last recorded110,310 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 NWP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,310 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 110,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 106,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 103,310 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 103,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 97,143 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 97,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,178 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 91,101 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 85,456 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 85,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 71,724 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

both front steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2007 71,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

both front steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2006 63,582 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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M185 NWP is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M185 NWP, 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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M185 NWP is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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