MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside sills (5.2.6)
offside rear chassis holed out side prescribed area
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside sills (5.2.6)
offside rear chassis holed out side prescribed area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from engine.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from engine.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front bbrake discs rusted.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
front brake discs pitted and rusting
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/F Fog light not working
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/F Fog light not working
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Spare tyre defective
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
n/s antiroll bar bushes cracked
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N278 HPO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 N278 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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N278 HPO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1996.
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