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N253 HLC

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,213 mi
Last recorded67,213 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 HLC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,213 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,761 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 61,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 50,730 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 50,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

slight blow rear exhast,oil leaks on engine ,

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,160 miles

front no plate cracked.engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2011 39,377 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 34,527 miles

brake pad wear indicator loom broken on front.

tread on both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 34,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pad wear indicator loom broken on front.

tread on both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 31,418 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,422 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 29,422 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,308 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 27,113 miles

left front tyre outer sidewall has slight kerb damage

Fail 24 Jan 2006 27,113 miles

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

left front tyre outer sidewall has slight kerb damage

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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N253 HLC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N253 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 N253 HLC registered?

N253 HLC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N253 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 HLC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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