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N148 COP

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,467 mi
Last recorded116,467 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 COP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 116,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion starting front and rear of o/s sill but not yet to excess

o/s inner cv gaiter missing

o/s/r quarter pannel starting to corrode but not yet to excess

power steering pipes corroded

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 17 Mar 2010 116,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

cat not fitted at time of test and wires are broken on O2 sencor

corrosion starting front and rear of o/s sill but not yet to excess

down pipe rubbing on engine mount and starting to wear through

o/s inner cv gaiter missing

o/s/r quarter pannel starting to corrode but not yet to excess

power steering pipes corroded

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 11 Dec 2008 107,140 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 107,109 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 101,952 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 88,436 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 88,436 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 73,604 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2005 73,602 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 COP is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N148 COP, 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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N148 COP is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 October 1995.

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