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N273 HPO

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,428 mi
Last recorded42,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 HPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 42,428 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,125 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,730 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre's cracking.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play and free play detected. (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 40,360 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,885 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 39,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 39,528 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

exhaust down pipe and cat surface corrosion

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,995 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,820 miles

Oil leak

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 30 Jul 2008 34,571 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,898 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

windscreen lightly scored

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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N273 HPO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N273 HPO, 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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N273 HPO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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