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N260 HLC

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,748 mi
Last recorded59,748 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 HLC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 59,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 59,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 59,514 miles

Coolant level close to minimum

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 59,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 59,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to inner wheel arch to inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to inner wheel arch to inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance slightly lower effort

Pass 7 Dec 2022 58,676 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 58,676 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,260 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

recommend further inspection of nearside & offside rear service brake

Fail 6 Jan 2022 58,260 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

recommend further inspection of nearside & offside rear service brake

Pass 2 Feb 2021 57,842 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

recommend further inspection of nearside & offside rear service brake

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,758 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

recommend further inspection of nearside & offside rear service brake

Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,597 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

recommend further inspection of nearside & offside rear service brake

Pass 9 Jan 2018 55,340 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 55,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,602 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

lower engine stabiliser mounting rubber bush deteriorating

offside front tyre & both rear tyres perishing (cracking)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,393 miles

both rear & offside front tyres perishing (cracking)

lower engine stabiliser mounting rubbish bush deteriating

Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,897 miles

corrosion noted offside rear lower wheel arch area

lower engine stabiliser mounting rubber deteriating

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,522 miles

corrosion noted offside rear lower wheel arch area

engine stabiliser mounting rubber deteriating

Fail 21 Jan 2014 52,522 miles

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

corrosion noted offside rear lower wheel arch area

engine stabiliser mounting rubber deteriating

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,798 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

baffles broken up in rear silencer

Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,831 miles

nearside front tyre wearing tread edges

Fail 30 Jan 2012 50,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing tread edges

Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,911 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,911 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,590 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,866 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 43,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,202 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,135 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT SERVICEABLE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE COIL SPRING HAS SMALL AMOUNT BROKE FROM THE END BUT THE EFFIENCY HAS NOT BEE AFFECTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP BUSHES

Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,769 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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N260 HLC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N260 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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N260 HLC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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