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N123 LHY

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,700 mi
Last recorded100,700 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 LHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 100,700 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 93,438 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 93,438 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

hand brake lever has travel

offside rear foot brake poor

oil leaks on engine

rear exhaust corroded

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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N123 LHY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N123 LHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N123 LHY?

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What year was N123 LHY registered?

N123 LHY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N123 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 LHY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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