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N139 MGH

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,765 mi
Last recorded39,765 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN139 MGH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 39,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,677 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

both rear tyres nearing limit

oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside front top suspension mount

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,304 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

oil leak from engine/gearbox area?

Fail 13 Mar 2012 39,303 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres nearing limit

oil leak from engine/gearbox area?

Fail 11 Mar 2011 37,938 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

front wheel ballance just within limits

n/s fron t road wheel slight damage

n/s front tyre low on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,938 miles

front wheel ballance just within limits

n/s fron t road wheel slight damage

n/s front tyre low on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,400 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Mar 2010 36,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,725 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,961 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,375 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 31,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,677 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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N139 MGH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N139 MGH, 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 N139 MGH registered?

N139 MGH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N139 MGH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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