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N31 HTR

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,518 mi
Last recorded105,518 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 HTR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 105,518 miles

hole in o/s rear chassis

o/s front brake pads low

rear wiper split

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Apr 2012

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hole in o/s rear chassis

o/s front brake pads low

rear wiper split

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,259 miles

rear brakes low effort

rear wiper split

slight play n/s rack

Fail 19 Apr 2011 100,259 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes low effort

rear wiper split

slight play n/s rack

Pass 19 Apr 2010 95,399 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 95,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,637 miles

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

both rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion(unable to fully check other half to front due to cover)

n/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge just in limit

slight play in n/s front steering rack joint

Fail 4 Jun 2009 90,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion(unable to fully check other half to front due to cover)

n/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge just in limit

slight play in n/s front steering rack joint

Fail 22 Apr 2009 90,504 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 86,413 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,032 miles

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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N31 HTR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue 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 N31 HTR, 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 N31 HTR registered?

N31 HTR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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