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N153 RPH

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,440 mi
Last recorded102,440 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 RPH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 102,440 miles

Corrosion off side rear out side precribed area.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 102,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion off side rear out side precribed area.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,945 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 92,945 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,244 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 83,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,991 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 75,991 miles

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

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 12 Dec 2008 69,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake imbalance, offside slightly weaker

rear no.plate cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,227 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear no plate damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,990 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads wearing low ??

rear no.plate cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2006 65,009 miles

exhaust front pipe is corroded and weak around rear flange

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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N153 RPH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N153 RPH, 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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N153 RPH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 January 1996.

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