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N126 AUY

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,349 mi
Last recorded50,349 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 AUY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 50,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear arches corroded

coolant leak from expansion tank

oil leak

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,474 miles

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

front tyres 165/65 r13 79t rear tyres 165/70 r13 77t

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,696 miles

165/70 r13 tyres on front 165/65 r13 tyres on rear

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded inner face

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 47,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded by axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

165/70 r13 tyres on front 165/65 r13 tyres on rear

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded inner face

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,553 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

both rear cills rusty but not holed

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 45,505 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 Obligatory mirror insecure wing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

both rear cills rusty but not holed

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,407 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 42,401 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 40,541 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 40,517 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,181 miles

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

exhaust bent by floor

n/s mirror missing

rub mark in windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,348 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2011 37,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,559 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 25,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 20,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear service brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,694 miles

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

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

n/s rear service brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 6 Dec 2006 16,657 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 13,445 miles

front brake discs have surface corrosion on inner sides

front tyres close to legal tread depth

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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N126 AUY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N126 AUY, 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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N126 AUY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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