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N196 FMA

1995 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,197 mi
Last recorded120,197 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 FMA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 120,197 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 120,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 119,164 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 117,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Oct 2016 117,822 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

centre to rear exhaust link pipe deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,372 miles

items removed from windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2014 112,843 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 112,843 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 109,163 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 104,790 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 104,790 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 100,700 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front registration plate damaged

spare tyre worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,837 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

dampness around brake fluid resivior

front registration plate damaged

spare tyre worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,607 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 88,607 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,455 miles

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

front wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2007 70,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 69,952 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,869 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 60,869 miles

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

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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N196 FMA is a 1995 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N196 FMA, 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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N196 FMA is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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