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N184 HLC

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

129,615 mi
Last recorded129,615 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 HLC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2008 129,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low

drivers front indicator damaged

drivers rear tyre perished

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front fog lights damaged

passenger rear light damaged

slight leak from rear exhaust joints

Pass 25 Nov 2008 129,615 miles

brake fluid level low

drivers front indicator damaged

drivers rear tyre perished

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front fog lights damaged

passenger rear light damaged

slight leak from rear exhaust joints

Fail 5 Nov 2008 129,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

DRIVERS FRONT INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED

FRONT FOG LAMPS DAMAGED

FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

PASSENGERS REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

THROTLE CABLE FRAYED

DRIVERS REAR TYRE BADLY SPLITING

Pass 9 Nov 2007 120,880 miles

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

front brake discs worn

lambda and c.o. readings erratic

long handbrake lever travel

minor chips to windscreen

n/s/f brake readings fluctuating

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and worn

slight play in n/s track rod/steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2007 120,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn

lambda and c.o. readings erratic

long handbrake lever travel

minor chips to windscreen

n/s/f brake readings fluctuating

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and worn

slight play in n/s track rod/steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2006 109,746 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 109,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 101,920 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 101,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs and pads worn

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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N184 HLC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N184 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 N184 HLC registered?

N184 HLC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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