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N129 MFL

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,012 mi
Last recorded152,012 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 MFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 152,012 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

nearside front headlight cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2013 152,012 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

nearside front headlight cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2012 146,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front headlight lens cracked

offside & nearside front lower floor areas corroded

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 9 Feb 2012 146,791 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front headlight lens cracked

offside & nearside front lower floor areas corroded

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 141,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

nearside front headlight lens cracked

nearside rear id lamp loose

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 25 Feb 2011 141,468 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

nearside front headlight lens cracked

nearside rear id lamp loose

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 136,086 miles

front brake discs rusty /worn

general under side of vehicle rusty

hand brake travel getting high

nsf head lamp cracked

slight play in nsf top suspension leg top mounting

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 8 Feb 2010 136,086 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs rusty /worn

general under side of vehicle rusty

hand brake travel getting high

nsf head lamp cracked

slight play in nsf top suspension leg top mounting

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 130,449 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

centre exhaust clamp loose

nearside front headlamp lens cracked

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

offside front fog lamp not working

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2009 130,449 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

centre exhaust clamp loose

nearside front headlamp lens cracked

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

offside front fog lamp not working

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2008 122,725 miles

cut in nsf outer tyre wall

nsf head lamp cracked

osf/nsf top suspension leg top mountings have slight play

osr wheel arch rusty

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2008 122,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut in nsf outer tyre wall

nsf head lamp cracked

osf/nsf top suspension leg top mountings have slight play

osr wheel arch rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2007 111,618 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 111,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crack on front number plate

crack on nearside front headlight

offside rear reverse light not working

power steering belt perished

signs of corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

small cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall

very slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 9 Feb 2006 101,037 miles

nsf head lamp cracked

oil leak

play in osf nsf top suspension leg mountings

Fail 9 Feb 2006 101,037 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nsf head lamp cracked

oil leak

play in osf nsf top suspension leg mountings

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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N129 MFL is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N129 MFL, 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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N129 MFL is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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