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N315 HFM

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,965 mi
Last recorded53,965 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 HFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,965 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 53,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,087 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 52,081 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,132 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 44,132 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,034 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,362 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,449 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 38,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N315 HFM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N315 HFM, 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 N315 HFM registered?

N315 HFM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N315 HFM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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