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N148 BHJ

1995 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,823 mi
Last recorded43,823 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 BHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 43,823 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 43,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 42,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 42,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 41,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 39,042 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 36,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 35,389 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,061 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 23,052 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 19,245 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 17,587 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,608 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 16,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,117 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,609 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 15,609 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,839 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 14,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 14,218 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,689 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 13,689 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,181 miles

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

nsf brake warning wire broken

nsr tyre perished

Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,458 miles

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

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

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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N148 BHJ is a 1995 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N148 BHJ, 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 N148 BHJ registered?

N148 BHJ is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 September 1995.

Is N148 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N148 BHJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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