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N140 YHE

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

93,880 mi
Last recorded93,880 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 YHE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 May 2013 93,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,427 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,122 miles

most exhaust rubber hangers in poor condition

Fail 15 Dec 2010 89,122 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

most exhaust rubber hangers in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,609 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 85,609 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs badly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2008 81,333 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 76,086 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 76,083 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,575 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 67,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jul 2006 66,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2006 64,505 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 YHE is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 YHE, 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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N140 YHE is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 1995.

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