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N126 GRH

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,155 mi
Last recorded78,155 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 GRH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 78,152 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,168 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,034 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 67,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,092 miles

O/S/R lamp cracked - no white light showing

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 55,091 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 52,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 49,573 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 49,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 46,843 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 46,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,622 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 May 2009 39,900 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 39,900 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 36,921 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 36,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 34,132 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 34,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 32,211 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GRH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N126 GRH, 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 GRH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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