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M998 XKF

1995 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

136,993 mi
Last recorded136,993 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 XKF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 136,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 136,957 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

over heating fan inop

Fail 16 Dec 2008 136,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

clutch pedal sticks on floor. pedal extension not secure

Pass 5 Nov 2007 131,380 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 131,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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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M998 XKF is a 1995 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M998 XKF, 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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M998 XKF is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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