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N179 JAF

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,518 mi
Last recorded46,518 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 JAF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,518 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,275 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 45,796 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 45,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,190 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,602 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 44,593 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,681 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 43,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,372 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,311 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,657 miles

Offside rear footbrake weaker than nearside.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 36,665 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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N179 JAF is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAF, 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 JAF registered?

N179 JAF is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 October 1995.

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