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N161 YHE

1995 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,144 mi
Last recorded66,144 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 YHE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,144 miles

Oil leak

slight fluctuation at front brakes

Fail 2 Dec 2008 66,144 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

slight fluctuation at front brakes

Pass 8 Dec 2007 62,096 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 62,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,463 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 59,463 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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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N161 YHE is a 1995 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N161 YHE, 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 N161 YHE registered?

N161 YHE is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 October 1995.

Is N161 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 YHE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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