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1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

29,821 mi
Last recorded29,821 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 PDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 29,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 29,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 29,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 29,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 28,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 28,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,775 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 27,253 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,918 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,380 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 25,423 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 25,423 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,080 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 25,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,474 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 24,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,670 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,806 miles

n/s/f inner c/v boot leak.

o/s/r tyre has small cracks in sidewall

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,945 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 21,942 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s and n/s/f brakes binding

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,178 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,272 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear joint and back box

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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N312 PDF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N312 PDF, 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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N312 PDF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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