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N254 HCS

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,290 mi
Last recorded51,290 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 HCS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 51,290 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 49,282 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 47,657 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 47,061 miles

Both Rear arches have light corrsion

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/F Has slight oil leak (5.3.2 (d))

Underside and exsposed components and pipes have been heavly underseald

Fail 25 Jan 2023 47,061 miles

Both Rear arches have light corrsion

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/F Has slight oil leak (5.3.2 (d))

Underside and exsposed components and pipes have been heavly underseald

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,498 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,839 miles

Front inner brake discs corroding with age.

Nearside Front brake pipes corroding with age.

Offside Front brake pads corroding with age.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,152 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,495 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 37,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,717 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,855 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front subframe is badly corroded!

Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,817 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,674 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 25,633 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,837 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 21,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,442 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 18,434 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,133 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,389 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 17,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,636 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 15,629 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,587 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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N254 HCS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N254 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 N254 HCS registered?

N254 HCS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N254 HCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N254 HCS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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