MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front number plate deteriorating
slight blow on exhaust system
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front number plate deteriorating
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate seperating
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front discs corroded and lipped
front number plate in poor condition
tappets very noisy
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o s f tyre wearing on inner edge
slight corrosion o s f inner wing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o s f tyre wearing on inner edge
slight corrosion o s f inner wing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
n s f tyre wearing on edge
n s r service brake effort slightly low
n s r tyre worn on edge and slight cracks on sidewall
slight corrosion o s f inner wing panel near engine mount
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
o s f tyre worn on edge
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N243 HEH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N243 HEH, 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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N243 HEH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.
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