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N250 HLC

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,985 mi
Last recorded60,985 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 HLC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 60,985 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,248 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 58,248 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the shoulder

offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,618 miles

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

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2006 53,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

wiper blades poor condition

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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N250 HLC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N250 HLC, 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 N250 HLC registered?

N250 HLC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N250 HLC safe to buy?

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