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N175 BES

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,227 mi
Last recorded105,227 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN175 BES
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 105,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 103,715 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel filter corroded slight fuel leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 103,715 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

fuel filter corroded slight fuel leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,837 miles

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

nearside non-obligatory mirror insecure

offside front wiper split slightly

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jul 2010 99,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 99,114 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 96,157 miles

nearside front wiper split at end

nearside non-obligatory mirror loose

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 16 Jul 2009 96,157 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper split at end

nearside non-obligatory mirror loose

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 7 Jul 2008 92,854 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 92,854 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2007 89,744 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 89,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 83,268 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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N175 BES is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N175 BES, 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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N175 BES is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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