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N329 HVF

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,106 mi
Last recorded138,106 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN329 HVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2012 138,106 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s and n/s front tyres near legal limits

Advise o/s and n/s head light lens and covers require cleaning. Starting to reduce light output

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 129,517 miles

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

offside front door hinge worn

Fail 16 Nov 2011 129,501 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

offside front door hinge worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,208 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

offside front brake binding slighty

Pass 18 Nov 2009 109,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 109,956 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 96,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screen scrached

Fail 25 Nov 2008 96,094 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screen scrached

Pass 27 Nov 2007 82,584 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 70,212 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 70,202 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slighty

Pass 7 Dec 2005 59,819 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 59,810 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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N329 HVF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N329 HVF, 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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N329 HVF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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