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N354 UOD

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,358 mi
Last recorded90,358 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 UOD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 90,358 miles

Coolant level - low

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 90,194 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Coolant level - low

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has slight bulge in sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,293 miles

slight lift in both front shocker mounts

Fail 2 Aug 2012 78,293 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight lift in both front shocker mounts

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,742 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 75,657 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,117 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 73,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,341 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,270 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 64,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 60,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 55,574 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 55,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N354 UOD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N354 UOD, 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 N354 UOD registered?

N354 UOD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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