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M201 LOD

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,639 mi
Last recorded68,639 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM201 LOD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,639 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2014 68,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,226 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 63,224 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,057 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear axel corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,179 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 55,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,408 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 52,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,096 miles

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

Nearside steering rack gaitor perishing.

Rear exhaust joint and silencer corroding.

Wiper blades splitting.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,536 miles

Both rear top shock absorber eyelets corroding.

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

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded.

Rear exhaust joint corroding.

Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded & tail pipe corroded / leaking slightly.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,757 miles

Both front tyres 2mm.

Nearside steering rack gaitor perishing.

Rear exhaust box corroding.

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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M201 LOD is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M201 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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What year was M201 LOD registered?

M201 LOD is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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