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N171 URM

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,251 mi
Last recorded89,251 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 URM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,251 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust joint leaking.

front brake slightly binding.

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged.

o/s/r chassis rail rusty.

Fail 31 Mar 2012 89,250 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Oil leak

center exhaust joint leaking.

front brake slightly binding.

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged.

o/s/r chassis rail rusty.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 86,897 miles

osf tyre below on edge/front number plate broken/bonnet damaged

overheating

Fail 1 Sep 2009 86,897 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf tyre below on edge/front number plate broken/bonnet damaged

overheating

Pass 5 Sep 2008 82,157 miles

ADVISE CHECK REAR BRAKES O/S SLIGHTLY LOW

Fail 5 Sep 2008 82,157 miles

ADVISE CHECK REAR BRAKES O/S SLIGHTLY LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 78,343 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 78,285 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 74,339 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 70,358 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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N171 URM is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N171 URM, 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 URM registered?

N171 URM is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 August 1995.

Is N171 URM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 URM shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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