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N143 WRM

1995 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,446 mi
Last recorded155,446 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 WRM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 155,446 miles

Oil leak

clutch not clearing and juddering

engine earth cable about to break

Fail 6 Oct 2009 155,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

clutch not clearing and juddering

engine earth cable about to break

Pass 7 Oct 2008 147,633 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clutch judder

clutch pedal rubber missing

front reg plate cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2008 147,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clutch judder

clutch pedal rubber missing

front reg plate cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2007 140,132 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 140,074 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front wipers starting to split

both sides rear brake drums showing slight destortion

clutch judder,heavy operation and not clearing.

egine idle speed uneven/missfire

engine intermitently will not switch off

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,190 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 121,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake travel high

near side torsion bar bush becoming unbonded

spare tyre defective

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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N143 WRM is a 1995 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N143 WRM, 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 N143 WRM registered?

N143 WRM is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 December 1995.

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