MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,103 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise clip broken on fuel pipe at tank
unable to assess condition of brake pipes due to coating of underseal on them.
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
advise clip broken on fuel pipe at tank
unable to assess condition of brake pipes due to coating of underseal on them.
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
no seat belt fitted centre rear.
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside door hinge worn
nearside inner gaiter seaping slightly
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N246 HCS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N246 HCS, 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 N246 HCS registered?
N246 HCS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 1996.
Is N246 HCS safe to buy?
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