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N352 RPR

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

28,894 mi
Last recorded28,894 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN352 RPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,309cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 28,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Battery Was Flat

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General Underside Corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 27,922 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 27,691 miles

underside of vehicle, brake components, suspension components rusted

Fail 13 Dec 2013 27,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

underside of vehicle, brake components, suspension components rusted

Pass 12 Jan 2013 27,467 miles

Corrosion forming on underside of vehicle, braking, steering and suspension components.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 27,467 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion forming on underside of vehicle, braking, steering and suspension components.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,055 miles

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2012 27,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake fluid contaminated

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,855 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 26,855 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

general under body surface rust

surface rust to both front discs

Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,545 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate damaged

rear wiper rubber missing

rust forming on front suspension parts

Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,885 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cooling fan not working

long handbrake travel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Feb 2008 25,617 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 25,617 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perishing

damage to front bumper

damage to front number plate

rear axle beam in rusty condition

rear wiper rubber missing

rest of exhaust system in poor rusty condition

rust forming on underside

Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,009 miles

body damage to o/s/r tail gate

corrosion forming on front and rear suspension parts and sub frame

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer,and throughout system

damage to front number plate

handbrake has long travel

perrishing to both rear tyre treads

rear wiper torn

spare tyre seems low on pressure

Pass 2 Feb 2006 24,620 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 24,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

rust forming on engine subframe

rust forming on exhaust system

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 31 Jan 2005 22,854 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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N352 RPR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N352 RPR, 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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N352 RPR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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