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N322 MNW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,900 mi
Last recorded103,900 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN322 MNW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,900 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brak pipes corroed

Fail 27 Jun 2015 103,830 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brak pipes corroed

Pass 26 Jun 2014 97,423 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion near side rear sill,

Fail 26 Jun 2014 97,423 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion near side rear sill,

near side front tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,538 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 94,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,684 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jun 2012 91,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jun 2011 88,631 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,095 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres slighty perished

Pass 28 May 2009 82,278 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 82,276 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 79,429 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 79,421 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 76,463 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 76,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 72,968 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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N322 MNW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N322 MNW, 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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N322 MNW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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