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N189 HRO

1996 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,568 mi
Last recorded202,568 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 HRO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2009 202,568 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

slight fuel leak from under bonnet

Pass 16 Apr 2009 202,568 miles

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

slight fuel leak from under bonnet

Pass 1 Aug 2007 199,323 miles

nsf wiper spliting

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

very bad water leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 195,930 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 195,930 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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N189 HRO is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N189 HRO, 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 N189 HRO registered?

N189 HRO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N189 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N189 HRO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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