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N171 OBC

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,788 mi
Last recorded75,788 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 OBC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 75,788 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 75,782 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,344 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 74,344 miles

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,061 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks in sidewalls not in excess of the requiements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,423 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,705 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 66,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,601 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 63,601 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 60,567 miles

Both front wheel bearings slighty noisy †

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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N171 OBC is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 N171 OBC, 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 N171 OBC registered?

N171 OBC is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 1995.

Is N171 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 OBC 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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