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N404 EPU

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

134,746 mi
Last recorded134,746 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 EPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 134,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 134,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,401 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2017 130,401 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2016 127,151 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades in a poor

Fail 19 Nov 2015 124,080 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewalls

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades in a poor

Pass 20 Nov 2014 116,158 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2014 115,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 107,477 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 107,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

both rear wheel bearings noisy

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2012 96,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

both rear wheel bearings noisy

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 90,333 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,919 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,237 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2010 83,237 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2009 76,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant rusty in colour and low

Gearbox oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre perrished and cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2009 76,143 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant rusty in colour and low

Gearbox oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre perrished and cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2007 69,961 miles

***Serious coolant leak from water pump***

Nearside front inner drive shaft boot leaking gear oil, bad

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

eninge tappets noisy in opperation

Fail 13 Dec 2007 69,961 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

***Serious coolant leak from water pump***

Nearside front inner drive shaft boot leaking gear oil, bad

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

eninge tappets noisy in opperation

Pass 12 Jan 2007 64,398 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 64,398 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 55,691 miles

spare tyre perrished and low in pressure

Fail 6 Jan 2006 55,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

spare tyre perrished and low in pressure.

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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N404 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 N404 EPU, 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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N404 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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