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N362 UOD

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

42,039 mi
Last recorded42,039 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN362 UOD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,039 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 42,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 40,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 38,904 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,393 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 39,353 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,910 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 33,910 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,429 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 32,385 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,246 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,116 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 30,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f flasher lens has slight damage

Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,932 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 28,932 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 27,395 miles

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 UOD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UOD, 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 UOD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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