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N281 HPO

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,103 mi
Last recorded54,103 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 HPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,103 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 54,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cracking to offside front flexi brake hose

Fail 5 Jul 2010 50,155 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cracking to offside front flexi brake hose

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,666 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,752 miles

front no plate slight damage

Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,485 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 26,651 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 26,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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N281 HPO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N281 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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What year was N281 HPO registered?

N281 HPO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N281 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 HPO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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