MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Expansion bottle cap leaking. Slight fluctuation to front brake readings
Radiator in poor condition. Heavy surface corrosion to subframes. Heavy engine & gearbox oil leaks. Heavy surface corrosion to chassis rails. Minor dents scratches & corrosion to various panels. Heavy perishing & cracking to various suspension bushes
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Expansion bottle cap leaking. Slight fluctuation to front brake readings
Radiator in poor condition. Heavy surface corrosion to subframes. Heavy engine & gearbox oil leaks. Heavy surface corrosion to chassis rails. Minor dents scratches & corrosion to various panels. Heavy perishing & cracking to various suspension bushes
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
drives seat and frame worn
engine and gearbox oil leaks
exhaust rear joint seems loose
frt brake discs blackened
n/s handbrake cable casing split
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
oil leak
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N158 NFW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N158 NFW, 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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N158 NFW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 February 1996.
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