MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,234 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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N178 HLC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 N178 HLC, 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 N178 HLC registered?
N178 HLC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1996.
Is N178 HLC safe to buy?
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