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N179 TPD

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,808 mi
Last recorded67,808 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 TPD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,808 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 64,313 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 64,302 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,872 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 61,855 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,679 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,775 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 51,368 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,663 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 48,652 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,514 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 44,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,346 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,893 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,906 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,336 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 36,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,978 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 33,968 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,529 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,377 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 30,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,727 miles

1.All tyres starting to perish slightly †2.Nearside front brake hose starting to perish †

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 TPD is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TPD, 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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N179 TPD is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 December 1995.

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