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N346 HKH

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

114,705 mi
Last recorded114,705 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 HKH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 114,705 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 114,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 114,705 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 114,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

car lowered than standard

grease around n/s/f cv-boot unable to determin split

handbrake could do with adjustment

oil on bottom of engine and on rack unabel to determin if p/s fluid

rear hose ferrals corrodeing

rear reg plate detiroateing

Pass 18 Jul 2009 106,849 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 106,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag lamp on

fuel pipes on floor insecure

offside front abs ring missing and nearside front damaged

suspension lowered

Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,191 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 94,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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N346 HKH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 N346 HKH, 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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N346 HKH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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