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N162 EYC

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,644 mi
Last recorded103,644 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 EYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,644 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 103,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 98,233 miles

n/s mirror glass insecure,has a centre & o/s obligatory fitted

n/s rear tyre heavily splitting,not yet to cords.

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer area

Fail 26 Mar 2016 98,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s mirror glass insecure,has a centre & o/s obligatory fitted

n/s rear tyre heavily splitting,not yet to cords.

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer area

Pass 21 Feb 2015 90,290 miles

o/s/f tyre on the limit..1.6mm

o/s/r tyre has splits.

slight exhaust blow.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,209 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 81,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 12,794 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,965 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,404 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 54,404 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 43,779 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses perrished

tyre getting low on tread

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,779 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses perrished

tyre getting low on tread

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,582 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 39,132 miles

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

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

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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N162 EYC is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N162 EYC, 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 N162 EYC registered?

N162 EYC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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