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N164 HBX

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,055 mi
Last recorded91,055 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 HBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,055 miles

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 91,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

sills and chassis legs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,853 miles

low service brake reading from nearside rear wheel

offside front wheelarch liner insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,853 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

low service brake reading from nearside rear wheel

offside front wheelarch liner insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,254 miles

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

offside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,026 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 87,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,944 miles

offside rear tyre lightly perished

Fail 26 Sep 2013 83,917 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,566 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 81,549 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine overheating cooling fan not cutting in

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre lightly perished

signs of damage on nearside front chassis leg

Fail 27 Sep 2011 79,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre lightly perished

signs of damage on nearside front chassis leg

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,437 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 77,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,366 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,366 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,401 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 73,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,383 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 71,383 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 67,769 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,769 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 65,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2005 65,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N164 HBX is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N164 HBX, 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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N164 HBX is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 1995.

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