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N187 SOA

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,380 mi
Last recorded117,380 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 SOA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 117,380 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 25 Feb 2013 117,380 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 28 Feb 2012 117,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 117,084 miles

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

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 113,224 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 113,224 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 109,419 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 109,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 100,894 miles

damage in zone "B" of windscreen (30mm)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate & rear cracked

fuel filter corroding

n/s door mirror glass cracked

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering rack (n/s)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 100,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

damage in zone "B" of windscreen (30mm)

front brake pads very low

front registration plate starting to deteriorate & rear cracked

fuel filter corroding

n/s door mirror glass cracked

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering rack (n/s)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 84,990 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

oil leaks on engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Feb 2008 84,990 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

nearside mirror glass cracked

oil leaks on engine

slight play in steering rack

handbrake travel high

slightly low readings on nearside rear brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2007 73,291 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 73,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1,front flexible brake hoses starting to crack & perish †2,slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim †3,slight play in steering rack (o/s)

4,handbrake travel high †5,no rubber on rear wiper blade †6,rear reg plate cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2006 59,753 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 59,753 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 56,592 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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N187 SOA is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N187 SOA, 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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N187 SOA is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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