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N273 MGN

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,839 mi
Last recorded65,839 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 MGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 65,839 miles

Both front brake flexihoses starting to deteriorate

Offside track rod end gaiter starting to deteriorate

Washers only working on one side

Fail 12 May 2015 65,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake flexihoses starting to deteriorate

Offside track rod end gaiter starting to deteriorate

Washers only working on one side

Pass 14 May 2014 61,824 miles

Driver's seat belt clasp damaged

Front number plate cracked

Hazard switch starting to deteriorate

Washers slightly weak

Fail 13 May 2014 61,823 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's seat belt clasp damaged

Front number plate cracked

Hazard switch starting to deteriorate

Washers slightly weak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,769 miles

Driver's seat belt latch in poor condition

Front number plate slightly damaged

Hazard switch deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2012 53,958 miles

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED

Fail 22 May 2012 53,939 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 20 May 2011 49,880 miles

Coolant radiator corroaded

Front registration plate damaged

Offside front seatbelt clasp damaged

Pass 5 May 2010 45,505 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 45,339 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

slight noise in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 21 May 2009 40,737 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 40,737 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2008 35,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2008 35,440 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2007 30,936 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 30,925 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 25,900 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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N273 MGN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 N273 MGN, 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 MGN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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