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N246 HCS

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,103 mi
Last recorded103,103 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 HCS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 103,103 miles

advise clip broken on fuel pipe at tank

unable to assess condition of brake pipes due to coating of underseal on them.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 103,102 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 100,259 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 100,250 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 91,664 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 91,664 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2007 86,279 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 86,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 79,724 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 79,724 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2005 73,123 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 73,123 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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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.

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