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N140 XCH

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

48,402 mi
Last recorded48,402 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 XCH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 48,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack slightly notchy

Fail 21 May 2013 48,402 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack slightly notchy

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,987 miles

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

steering rack slightly notchy

Fail 12 Jun 2012 47,987 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fanbelt slipping

steering rack slightly notchy

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,258 miles

front brake discs

Fail 16 Jun 2011 47,258 miles

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

front brake discs

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,481 miles

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

tailgate hinge broken

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,777 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 45,777 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 45,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,046 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 44,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,394 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 43,365 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,365 miles

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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N140 XCH is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N140 XCH, 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 N140 XCH registered?

N140 XCH is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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