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LAZ 5461

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,885 mi
Last recorded92,885 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 5461
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 92,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 92,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 92,197 miles

play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 8 Oct 2010 91,542 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKIES WET

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVLY CORRODED AT REAR

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH HEAVLY PERISHED

Fail 7 Oct 2010 91,542 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT SHOCKIES WET

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVLY CORRODED AT REAR

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH HEAVLY PERISHED

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 86,610 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 86,610 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 81,133 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 81,133 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,303 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 72,982 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2005 59,403 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 59,400 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LAZ 5461 is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LAZ 5461, 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 LAZ 5461 registered?

LAZ 5461 is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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