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N213 DHF

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,916 mi
Last recorded37,916 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 DHF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 37,916 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 37,395 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 37,126 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 35,690 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 35,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 34,208 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 34,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 33,148 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 33,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 31,860 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,824 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 30,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,757 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 29,757 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,964 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,643 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 27,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,249 miles

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

exhaust perforated

Fail 18 Apr 2012 24,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,057 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,634 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,879 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 19,879 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,979 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,279 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 16,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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N213 DHF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N213 DHF, 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 N213 DHF registered?

N213 DHF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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