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MBZ 2012

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,425 mi
Last recorded162,425 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 2012
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 162,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 161,755 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 161,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 161,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 159,655 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 159,655 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 141,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 141,288 miles

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)

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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MBZ 2012 is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MBZ 2012, 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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MBZ 2012 is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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