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N141 MTN

1995 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

59,863 mi
Last recorded59,863 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 MTN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2009 59,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sillsand o/s and n/s floor pans

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,534 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

front tyres larger size than those fitted to rear

nearside door mirror cracked

severe dent in offside front door and rear panel

Fail 12 Feb 2008 58,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

front tyres larger size than those fitted to rear

severe dent in offside front door and rear panel

Fail 25 Jan 2008 58,452 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion in nearside rear brake back plate

corrosion in rear suspension

crack in exhaust front pipe

damage to offside outer sill & body panels

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front under arch corroded & holed

Fail 27 Oct 2007 58,374 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

both rear chassis ralis rusty

both rear chassiss rails rusty

bothfront inner wings rusty

front discs rusty

nearside rear tyre pearishing on outter wall

offside door and wing dented

offside front indicator lens broken

offside rear wheel arch rusty

offside sill dented and corroded

offside tyre wall pearishing on outter wall

slight inbalanc front brakes

slight movment in nearside front top mount

slight movment in offside front top mount

Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,999 miles

nearside front seatbelt anchorage point still badly distorted but straightened as much as possible without new panels

same advisories as VT32 issued with VT30 on 14/08/2006

Fail 14 Aug 2006 55,999 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

odd sized tyres fitted front to rear

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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N141 MTN is a 1995 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 N141 MTN, 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 N141 MTN registered?

N141 MTN is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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