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H74 EFC

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,953 mi
Last recorded55,953 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH74 EFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,953 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

NSF tyre tread just off limit.

NSF wiper splitting at end but still effective.

OSF tyre tread low.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres tread low.

NSF tyre tread just off limit.

NSF wiper splitting at end but still effective.

OSF tyre tread low.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,584 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW

Fail 26 Feb 2008 50,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW

Fail 23 Mar 2007 44,925 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,925 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 41,335 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 41,335 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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H74 EFC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H74 EFC, 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 H74 EFC registered?

H74 EFC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is H74 EFC safe to buy?

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