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N178 MFL

1995 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,850 mi
Last recorded95,850 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 MFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 95,850 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 95,850 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 94,696 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f top suspension mounting busher wore

Fail 25 Jun 2008 93,490 miles

Advise N/S/R serv ice brake reading slightly low may need attention

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 93,490 miles

Advise N/S/R serv ice brake reading slightly low may need attention

Pass 6 Jun 2007 92,565 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 92,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 92,034 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 92,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front baker look low

n/s/f o/s/f top suspension mounting busher slight wore

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 MFL is a 1995 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MFL, 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 N178 MFL registered?

N178 MFL is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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