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N140 AUY

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,202 mi
Last recorded78,202 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 AUY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2014 78,202 miles

Steering column shaft inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,252 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,271 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

Fail 9 Jul 2012 74,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,825 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,180 miles

Offside rear tyre heaviy perished

Fail 7 Jul 2010 71,180 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre heaviy perished

Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,031 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 68,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,477 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2007 60,086 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,993 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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N140 AUY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N140 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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N140 AUY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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