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N396 HVG

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,470 mi
Last recorded58,470 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 HVG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,470 miles

Both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front shock top mount worn and showing slight play

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

small engine and gear box oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2018 58,453 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front shock top mount worn and showing slight play

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

small engine and gear box oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,442 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 56,304 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,004 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,076 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 54,062 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,841 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,716 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 51,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,538 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 49,538 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

n/s/f tyre very worn outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,956 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,548 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,266 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,802 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 42,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre at 2mm

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,864 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 33,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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N396 HVG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N396 HVG, 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 N396 HVG registered?

N396 HVG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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