1995 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · M917 EFL
1995 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 53,619 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M917 EFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 53,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M917 EFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Renault Clio (M917 EFL) between March 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
M917 EFL Mileage History
- 07/03/202351,053 mi
- 20/09/202351,060 mi+7 mi
- 30/09/202453,404 mi+2,344 mi
- 07/11/202553,619 mi+215 mi
- 07/11/202553,619 mi
Average of roughly 960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk1 Phase 3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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