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N362 EKD

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,899 mi
Last recorded113,899 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN362 EKD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 113,899 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 May 2009 113,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 May 2008 105,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nsr flexi hose ferrul very rusty

Fail 21 May 2008 105,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nsr flexi hose ferrul very rusty

Pass 24 May 2007 94,354 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 94,354 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 May 2006 81,198 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 81,198 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

N/S MIRROR BROKEN

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

SLIGHT LEAK ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD

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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N362 EKD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N362 EKD, 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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N362 EKD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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