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N159 RPJ

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,924 mi
Last recorded45,924 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 RPJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,924 miles

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

Offside park brake low effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,140 miles

wiper rubbers starting to split

Fail 23 Aug 2012 41,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

main beam tell tale not working

wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,167 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2011 38,167 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 38,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

front discs excessively worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,897 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,846 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 323,292 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 32,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perishrd and cracked in tread and in genral poor condition

corrosion on both front brake discs

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,513 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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N159 RPJ is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N159 RPJ, 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 N159 RPJ registered?

N159 RPJ is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N159 RPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N159 RPJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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