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N220 HLC

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,592 mi
Last recorded75,592 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN220 HLC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 75,592 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 75,592 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 68,866 miles

Battery insecure

Drivers door sticking slightly.

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

Exhaust rubbers starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear axle bushs starting to perish.

Slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 68,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Drivers door sticking slightly.

Battery insecure

Brake pad level sensor wires insecure.

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

Exhaust rubbers starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear axle bushs starting to perish.

Slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,524 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,461 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 50,457 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 50,448 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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N220 HLC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue 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 N220 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 N220 HLC registered?

N220 HLC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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