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N183 BES

1995 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

53,463 mi
Last recorded53,463 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 BES
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,463 miles

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

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

outer sills and rear arches slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 53,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,271 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 45,271 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,452 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust rear clamp missing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2008 37,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust rear clamp missing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,264 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 34,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 34,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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N183 BES is a 1995 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N183 BES, 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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N183 BES is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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