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N242 MGN

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,047 mi
Last recorded94,047 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 MGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,043 miles

advise front brake discs corroded and inner brake pads wearing low.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,043 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise front brake discs corroded and inner brake pads wearing low.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,088 miles

advise front brake pads inner wearing low and brake discs corroded.

advise nearside front fog light unit insecure.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 89,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise front brake pads inner wearing low and brake discs corroded.

advise nearside front fog light unit insecure.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,723 miles

advise front brake pads inner wearing low and brake discs corroded.

advise offside outer cv gaitor weeping grease.

advise slight exhaust blow rear section.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,086 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,797 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 82,796 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,951 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Apr 2010 78,951 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,369 miles

slight movement in offside top shock mount

Pass 31 May 2007 68,937 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 68,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2007 68,760 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 598,752 miles

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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N242 MGN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N242 MGN, 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 N242 MGN registered?

N242 MGN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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