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N356 FPO

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,865 mi
Last recorded64,865 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 FPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2013 64,865 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wheel bearing not tested (brake binding)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,203 miles

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter split

Fail 5 Jan 2012 58,203 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter split

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,092 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on outer edges

offside rear flexi brake hose bracket insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2011 51,092 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake discs rusty

both front tyres worn heavily on outer edges

offside rear flexi brake hose bracket insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,666 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 5 Jan 2010 45,666 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Jan 2009 45,566 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,885 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,880 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 43,863 miles

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

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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N356 FPO is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N356 FPO, 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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N356 FPO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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