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N41 HLP

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,760 mi
Last recorded95,760 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 HLP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,760 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both and noisey (3.7.B.3)

n/s outer sill corroded

oil leak/s

radiator corroded at lower seam

Fail 18 Mar 2016 95,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both and noisey (3.7.B.3)

n/s outer sill corroded

oil leak/s

radiator corroded at lower seam

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,197 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

n/s outer sill corroded below door

oil leak/s

radiator corroded at seams

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2014 80,314 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak/s

Fail 13 Mar 2014 80,314 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs badly corroded on inner surface

oil leak/s

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,991 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 72,991 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,674 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,674 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,385 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 56,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,900 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,899 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,858 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,239 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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N41 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N41 HLP, 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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N41 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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