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N166 HBX

1995 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,161 mi
Last recorded72,161 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 HBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 72,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,590 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 71,590 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,513 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Feb 2008 69,865 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under body rust

Fail 22 Feb 2008 69,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body rust

Pass 7 Mar 2007 68,285 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 60,604 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 60,312 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N166 HBX is a 1995 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N166 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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What year was N166 HBX registered?

N166 HBX is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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