MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight noise from both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
slight noise from both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
no spare wheel
play in steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
no spare wheel
play in steering rack
uneven rise and fall rear brakes
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear wheel bearings very noisey when spun, but no roughness felt
front brake discs very corroded and pads low
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear wheel bearings very noisey when spun, but no roughness felt
front brake discs very corroded and pads low
n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearings noisey not rough at time of test.
n/s/r parking & foot brake efforts low not below limits at time of test.
o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread left.
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearings noisey not rough at time of test.
n/s/r parking & foot brake efforts low not below limits at time of test.
o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread left.
n/s/r bumper damaged not sharp or jagged at time of test.
o/s/f roadwheel bent/dented not to x/s at time of test.
o/s/r foot and parking brake effort low.
Centre 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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r bumper damaged not sharp or jagged at time of test.
o/s/f roadwheel bent/dented not to x/s at time of test.
o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit.
o/s/r foot and parking brake effort low.
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N307 XUK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 N307 XUK, 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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N307 XUK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 1996.
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