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M197 LOD

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,992 mi
Last recorded71,992 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 LOD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 71,992 miles

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

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

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

front number plate is slightly damaged

n/s mirror is held on by tape

n/s/r light lens is damaged

Fail 9 May 2012 71,992 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front number plate is slightly damaged

n/s mirror is held on by tape

n/s/r light lens is damaged

Pass 11 May 2011 69,263 miles

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

Nearside door mirror damaged.

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 69,612 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside door mirror damaged.

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate cracked

rear light lense broken

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,090 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 66,090 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 64,386 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 16 Apr 2008 64,386 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper torn

Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,084 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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M197 LOD is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M197 LOD, 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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M197 LOD is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 1995.

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