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N298 LRT

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,276 mi
Last recorded86,276 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 LRT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,276 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 86,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. Front brake discs becoming corroded. 2. Hand brake travel on limit. 3. n/s rear tyre wearing low on outside edge. 4. Engine oil leak. 5. Slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint.

6. n/s front tyre near legal limits.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,616 miles

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

front wiper blades split

nearside door mirror body broken

Fail 10 Jan 2011 76,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front wiper blades split

nearside door mirror body broken

Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,650 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,601 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 64,596 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 63,482 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 62,105 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 60,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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N298 LRT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N298 LRT, 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 N298 LRT registered?

N298 LRT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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