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N183 HTR

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,009 mi
Last recorded73,009 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 HTR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,009 miles

both rear axle mount bushes perished

both rear inner sills corroded

front discs corroded

offside front shock damp

offside front tyre worn edges close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 73,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear axle mount bushes perished

both rear inner sills corroded

front discs corroded

offside front shock damp

offside front tyre worn edges close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front seatbelt twisted

Fail 14 Nov 2011 70,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,701 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2009 65,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2008 63,026 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 60,204 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,813 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2005 55,702 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 55,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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N183 HTR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 N183 HTR, 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 N183 HTR registered?

N183 HTR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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