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N179 HGT

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,293 mi
Last recorded88,293 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 HGT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 88,293 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 88,285 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 76,751 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 65,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2006 65,817 miles

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

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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N179 HGT is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N179 HGT, 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 N179 HGT registered?

N179 HGT is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N179 HGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N179 HGT shows 5 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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