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N120 SPK

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,510 mi
Last recorded42,510 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 SPK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 42,510 miles

Nearside wing mirror insecure

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,060 miles

offside outer sill corroded but not holed ta present

Fail 3 Feb 2015 40,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,787 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 39,796 miles

Front wipers starting to split

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,539 miles

lower rear gearbox/enginemounting 50% worn

rear numberplate cracked,unlikely to be misread

wiperblade at rear poor

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,336 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiperblade rubber worn away

Fail 27 Jan 2012 37,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiperblade rubber worn away

Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,012 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,818 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 34,818 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,427 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,902 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 28,902 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,600 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 26,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

offside front seat belt stalk cover lose but buckle working ok at present

rear exhaust bathles rattling but not leaking at present

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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N120 SPK is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N120 SPK, 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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N120 SPK is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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