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N412 HNM

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,103 mi
Last recorded109,103 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 HNM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 109,103 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 109,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 100,013 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre close to limit

o/s mirror cracked

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

underside starting to corrode in various places

Pass 3 Jun 2009 91,434 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 91,433 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 88,613 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 85,607 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 82,735 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2007 82,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 82,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 74,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N412 HNM is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N412 HNM, 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 N412 HNM registered?

N412 HNM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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