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N123 BKU

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,688 mi
Last recorded81,688 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 BKU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 81,688 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 80,945 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,351 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,224 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box cracked rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,576 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle under body rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2019 76,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

vehicle under body rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,892 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 76,887 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

Lower gearbox mounting bolt fouling exhaust heat shield bolt

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency on 19%

Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,320 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,514 miles

advise front tyres worn on outer edges

advise o/s/f inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 3 Jul 2013 74,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise front tyres worn on outer edges

advise o/s/f inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,874 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 1 Oct 2011 72,853 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,838 miles

Screen damage in B zone but within legal limit.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,741 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,745 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 52,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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N123 BKU is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N123 BKU, 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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N123 BKU is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N123 BKU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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