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N196 PFU

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

37,583 mi
Last recorded37,583 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 PFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,583 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 37,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTERSILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL TO FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 32,413 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 32,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 28,899 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 28,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,381 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are starting to deteriate

Fail 11 Jul 2012 25,381 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are starting to deteriate

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,199 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front brake discs are wearing uneven

Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,700 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 19,675 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,154 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,502 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 11,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,042 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,830 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 9,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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 PFU is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N196 PFU, 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 PFU is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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