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N247 HTR

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,228 mi
Last recorded74,228 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 HTR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,228 miles

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

air bag light on

both front brake hoses perishing

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front shock absorber damp

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm and perishing

various oil leaks

Fail 22 Jul 2011 74,228 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

air bag light on

both front brake hoses perishing

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front shock absorber damp

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm and perishing

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,818 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,816 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,705 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2009 65,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

front discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,067 miles

front rollbar links deteriorated

heavy engine oil leak

judder offside rear brakes

nearside rear tyre was down to 10psi,walls perished

Fail 4 Jul 2008 64,067 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front rollbar links deteriorated

heavy engine oil leak

judder offside rear brakes

nearside rear tyre was down to 10psi,walls perished

Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,064 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 63,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

possible slight P.A.S fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 11 May 2006 61,363 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 61,363 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag lamp staying on.

Exhaust in a poor condition.

O/S Rear foot brake reading slightly low.

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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N247 HTR is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc 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 N247 HTR, 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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N247 HTR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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