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N357 UPF

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,180 mi
Last recorded74,180 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 UPF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2013 74,180 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,239 miles

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded and has slight blow. very weak around joint

Fail 3 Oct 2012 68,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded and has slight blow. very weak around joint

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,885 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 62,885 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,174 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,536 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 54,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

clutch slipping

drive shaft oil leak

engine oil leaks

n/s/r brake reading low

o/s/r lamp damaged

tracking required

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,065 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,529 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 49,527 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2005 46,840 miles

brake warning light wires broken [both sides]

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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N357 UPF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N357 UPF, 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 UPF registered?

N357 UPF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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