MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Coolant level low caution
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
OS wheel arch rubbing bottom pully/ belt
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant level low caution
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
OS wheel arch rubbing bottom pully/ belt
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Centre Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust corrosion at rear
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Both front seat belt stalks slightly damaged by tilting seats but not effecting strength or operation
Engine has a oil leak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N495 COM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 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 N495 COM, 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 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N495 COM registered?
N495 COM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.
Is N495 COM safe to buy?
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