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M201 OJS

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,080 mi
Last recorded125,080 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM201 OJS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 125,080 miles

All brake lines have been replaced with badly made lines which are rubbing on each other fouling on the vehicle body and generally poorly positioned.

N/S/F headlamp adjuster does not function, beam on lower limit.

O/S & N/S front tyres damaged on outer edges, suspect they may have fouled on vehicle, however not currently fouling.

O/S/F door difficult to open from inside.

O/S?F headlamp adjuster broken, but beam aim within limits.

Vehicle chassis and complete underside has been treated all over with thick paint, making a thorough inspection impossible. Product resists finger and thumb pressure.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 125,080 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All brake lines have been replaced with badly made lines which are rubbing on each other fouling on the vehicle body and generally poorly positioned.

N/S/F headlamp adjuster does not function, beam on lower limit.

O/S & N/S front tyres damaged on outer edges, suspect they may have fouled on vehicle, however not currently fouling.

O/S/F door difficult to open from inside.

O/S?F headlamp adjuster broken, but beam aim within limits.

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

Vehicle chassis and complete underside has been treated all over with thick paint, making a thorough inspection impossible. Product resists finger and thumb pressure.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 117,168 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2007 117,013 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2006 104,597 miles

full harness fitted to drivers seat

no rear seats fitted to vehicle at time of test

racing seats fitted to front

slight play in nearside of steering rack

vehicle fitted with sport suspension

Fail 20 Jun 2006 104,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

full harness fitted to drivers seat

no rear seats fitted to vehicle at time of test

racing seats fitted to front

slight play in nearside of steering rack

vehicle fitted with sport suspension

Fail 10 May 2006 104,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

vehicle fitted with racing seats and full harness fitted to drivers seat

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 OJS is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 OJS, 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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M201 OJS is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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