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N194 MSU

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,245 mi
Last recorded77,245 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 MSU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,245 miles

belt noisey

engine sump corroded & leaking

general underbody & suspension components corrosion

handbrake travel

n/s/r door & bonnet damaged

n/s/r lamp unit discoloured

oil leaks

screw in o/s/r tyre ( if punctured NOT repairable)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 77,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

belt noisey

engine sump corroded & leaking

general underbody & suspension components corrosion

handbrake travel

n/s/r door & bonnet damaged

n/s/r lamp unit discoloured

oil leaks

screw in o/s/r tyre ( if punctured NOT repairable)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 75,752 miles

oil leaks

spare wheel not in carrier

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front indicator cracked

offside wheel rims corroded

Battery insecure

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

cover on nearside seat belt stalk cracked

front number plate cracked

nearside front door mirror damaged

nearside rear 1/4 panel damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2007 75,730 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

cat rattling

cover on nearside seat belt stalk cracked

front number plate cracked

nearside front door mirror damaged

nearside rear 1/4 panel damaged

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front indicator cracked

offside wheel rims corroded

oil leaks

spare wheel not in carrier

Pass 16 Oct 2006 74,319 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 74,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 68,087 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 68,087 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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N194 MSU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N194 MSU, 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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N194 MSU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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