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N118 UHO

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 UHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 121,751 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 117,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 112,748 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 107,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,778 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 96,432 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 90,333 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 83,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 74,644 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 62,597 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 62,537 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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N118 UHO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N118 UHO, 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 N118 UHO registered?

N118 UHO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N118 UHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N118 UHO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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