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N357 TAA

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

90,814 mi
Last recorded90,814 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 TAA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 90,814 miles

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

vehicle running quite hot during cat test

Fail 12 Dec 2012 90,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

vehicle running quite hot during cat test

Fail 8 Dec 2011 89,000 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

fan possibly not cutting in

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,000 miles

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

fan possibly not cutting in

Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,347 miles

Coolant light on and temp gauge reading high

Damage on n/s/f door mirror casing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

N/s/r chassis rail corroded

N/s/r inner sill corroded

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

O/s/r chassis rail corroded

O/s/r inner sill corroded

O/s/r tyre perished

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Scratch on n/s/r panel

Scratches on n/s/f panel

Fail 19 Nov 2010 87,347 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

O/s/r tyre perished

Coolant light on and temp gauge reading high

Damage on n/s/f door mirror casing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

N/s/r chassis rail corroded

N/s/r inner sill corroded

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

O/s/r chassis rail corroded

O/s/r inner sill corroded

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Scratch on n/s/r panel

Scratches on n/s/f panel

Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,894 miles

play in lower steering column area

Fail 9 Nov 2009 85,891 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in lower steering column area

Pass 8 Nov 2008 84,527 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 84,516 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,661 miles

Both Headlights Aims are low

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Head Brake Travel Close To Limit

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 83,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Headlights Aims are low

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Head Brake Travel Close To Limit

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 83,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,213 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 81,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N357 TAA 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 46.7%.

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 N357 TAA, 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 N357 TAA registered?

N357 TAA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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