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N355 HPO

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,821 mi
Last recorded77,821 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 HPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust mounts broke but still secure

Fail 10 Jul 2014 77,821 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,358 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,573 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coolant level low

Fail 10 Jul 2012 75,573 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coolant level low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,743 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Jul 2011 72,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,540 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,144 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,929 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 67,929 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 66,246 miles

hand brake high

nearside tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight misting around nearside front shock

slight play in offside and nearside top mount's

Fail 4 Jul 2007 66,246 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake high

nearside tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight misting around nearside front shock

slight play in offside and nearside top mount's

Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,510 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 64,498 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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N355 HPO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N355 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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N355 HPO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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