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N117 TPJ

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,682 mi
Last recorded147,682 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 TPJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 147,682 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Number plate cracked

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Dec 2016 143,429 miles

Both rear chassis legs badly corroded outside prescribed areas.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate cracked.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 143,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Both rear chassis legs badly corroded outside prescribed areas.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate cracked.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 138,166 miles

Both sides of rear chassis corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate damaged.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 138,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Tyre size different front to rear.

Both sides of rear chassis corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate damaged.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 133,956 miles

Both rear chassis legs corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly.

Rear registration plate cracked.

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Smell of fuel from around tank area but no leaks found.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 130,295 miles

Both sides of rear chassis corroded through outside failable areas.

Exhaust corroded throughout but not yet blowing.

Hazard warning switch operation stiff.

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

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

Offside windscreen washer partially blocked.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate damaged.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 130,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Both sides of rear chassis corroded through outside failable areas.

Exhaust corroded throughout but not yet blowing.

Hazard warning switch operation stiff.

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

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

Offside windscreen washer partially blocked.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate damaged.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 125,735 miles

Both rear chassis members corroded through outside failable area.

Front to rear brake pipes have clips missing but not insecure.

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

Offside front and both rear tyres wearing low.

Offside rear wheel arch corroding.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate cracked.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 125,735 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear chassis members corroded through outside failable area.

Front to rear brake pipes have clips missing but not insecure.

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

Offside front and both rear tyres wearing low.

Offside rear wheel arch corroding.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate cracked.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 121,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate cracked.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 121,360 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate cracked.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 116,900 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 116,900 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 112,259 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Headlamp aim on upper limit.

Nearside rear chassis corroded outside prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear brakes juddering slightly.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 112,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Headlamp aim on upper limit.

Nearside rear chassis corroded outside prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear brakes juddering slightly.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 107,952 miles

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

Minor underside corrosion,including hole in nearside rear chassis section outside prescribed area.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 107,952 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Minor underside corrosion,including hole in nearside rear chassis section outside prescribed area.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 106,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 103,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2006 103,757 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 98,983 miles

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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N117 TPJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N117 TPJ, 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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N117 TPJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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