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N338 HPO

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,563 mi
Last recorded73,563 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 HPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,563 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,123 miles

front pads appear low rear sills cororded

n/s cv boot damp

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,534 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 62,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r light lense broken

Pass 25 May 2011 56,409 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

corrosion to both rear outer sills

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre heavy perished and cracked

Fail 25 May 2011 56,407 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

corrosion to both rear outer sills

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre heavy perished and cracked

Pass 25 May 2010 55,891 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 55,891 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 55,328 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 54,607 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 54,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 53,888 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 53,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2006 52,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 52,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2005 51,228 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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N338 HPO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 N338 HPO, 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 N338 HPO registered?

N338 HPO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N338 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N338 HPO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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