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M997 XNO

1995 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,507 mi
Last recorded88,507 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM997 XNO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 88,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

general rust patches underside

Fail 25 Apr 2016 88,507 miles

Steering column inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

general rust patches underside

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,981 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 83,205 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,439 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 74,786 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 71,822 miles

advised chip in screen

advised nsf wheel damaged

advised osf tyre

advised slight buckel nsr wheel

advised slight play bottom colum uj joint

advised spare wheel bent

Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advised chip in screen

advised nsf wheel damaged

advised osf tyre

advised slight buckel nsr wheel

advised spare wheel bent

Pass 7 May 2010 68,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2010 68,875 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,448 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 68,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,624 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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M997 XNO is a 1995 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M997 XNO, 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 M997 XNO registered?

M997 XNO is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M997 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M997 XNO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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