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N178 LTL

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

102,899 mi
Last recorded102,899 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 LTL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 102,899 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 102,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 102,888 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

coolant leak at radiator area

offside front tyrewall damaged

outer sill areas are corroded and slightly weak in places

slight play at offside steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2006 97,958 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 97,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 97,948 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering track rod ends are not a matched pair. Suspect wrong end fitted on nearside steering rack?

nearside inner wing plastic inner wing is missing

rear brake effort should be a lot better

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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N178 LTL is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N178 LTL, 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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N178 LTL is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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