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N180 MFL

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,956 mi
Last recorded128,956 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 MFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 128,956 miles

1 exhaust mounting unhooked but system support satisfactory!

drivers seat frame broken & seat backrest security just ok!

Fail 29 Sep 2011 128,755 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

1 exhaust mounting unhooked but system support satisfactory!

drivers seat frame broken & seat backrest security just ok!

Pass 12 Oct 2010 113,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 113,257 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 113,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise surface corrosion n/s rear outer sill

advise perishing tyre n/s rear

Pass 24 Sep 2009 102,681 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,560 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 91,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,696 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 86,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side windscreen wiper blade starting to split

off side door mirror glass cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jun 2006 83,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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N180 MFL is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N180 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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N180 MFL is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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