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N129 RPJ

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,032 mi
Last recorded149,032 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 RPJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 149,032 miles

nearside inner cv boot leaking-advise attention sought

offside headlamp unit damaged

slight corrosion in offside rear wheel arch area

slight exhaust leak from front of system

Pass 25 Oct 2008 146,471 miles

corrosion in front brake discs

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch area

front brake pads worn

offside headlamp in poor condition

wiper switch in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2008 146,471 miles

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

corrosion in front brake discs

front brake pads worn

offside headlamp in poor condition

wiper switch in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2007 138,533 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside headlamp in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

wiper switch broken but still serviceable

Fail 27 Oct 2007 138,533 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside headlamp in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

wiper switch broken but still serviceable

Pass 28 Oct 2006 125,569 miles

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

wiper/washer switch in poor condition

Fail 28 Oct 2006 125,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

wiper / washer switch in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2005 111,091 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 111,091 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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 RPJ is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RPJ, 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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What year was N129 RPJ registered?

N129 RPJ is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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