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N158 BES

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,370 mi
Last recorded86,370 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 BES
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,370 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 86,350 miles

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

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

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

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

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,464 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,249 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 71,248 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

unable to check emissions due to exhaust blow

Pass 28 Jun 2007 68,028 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 68,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 62,459 miles

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

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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N158 BES is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 N158 BES, 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 N158 BES registered?

N158 BES is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 October 1995.

Is N158 BES safe to buy?

The MOT history for N158 BES shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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