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N107 ESL

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,814 mi
Last recorded55,814 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN107 ESL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,814 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 55,814 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,229 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2008 52,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,780 miles

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

drivers front door difficult to open

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2007 48,780 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers front door difficult to open

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,435 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 43,339 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

chip in windscreen.

near side and off side brake pipes corroding.

recommend exhaust system from cat back.

unable to test nearside front seat belt fully.

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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N107 ESL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc 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 N107 ESL, 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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N107 ESL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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