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N157 PRU

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,650 mi
Last recorded71,650 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 PRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 71,650 miles

Coolant leak Expansion bottle cracked ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose perished: Filter hose

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 71,646 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount cup loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Spring clip incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Expansion bottle cracked ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose perished: Filter hose

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,839 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 59,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 45,931 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Fail 24 Jan 2018 45,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 30 Jan 2017 33,590 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 33,425 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 28,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated starting to split on end (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyre inner sidewalls perishing

front anti/rollbar outer bushes perishing

front brake pad wear indicator wiring broken

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,684 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 27,107 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 27,079 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle overheated on emissions test

Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,737 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 26,421 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,005 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,485 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,713 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,035 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 24,035 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,473 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 23,473 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,680 miles

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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N157 PRU is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N157 PRU, 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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N157 PRU is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 1995.

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