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M198 BCW

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,304 mi
Last recorded67,304 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 BCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,304 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 67,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 67,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,379 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 66,379 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,225 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 64,225 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,039 miles

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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/f wiper blade worn

rear exhaust mtg worn

Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,357 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 54,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,460 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,404 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 47,404 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,373 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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M198 BCW is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green 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 M198 BCW, 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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M198 BCW is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 1995.

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