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N188 DCW

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

98,271 mi
Last recorded98,271 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 DCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 98,271 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 98,263 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,581 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 93,579 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 93,576 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 89,198 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 89,195 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 83,974 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 83,973 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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N188 DCW is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,764cc 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 N188 DCW, 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 N188 DCW registered?

N188 DCW is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N188 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N188 DCW shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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