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N420 NHR

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,571 mi
Last recorded48,571 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 NHR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,571 miles

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

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 48,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,902 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2016 46,902 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,625 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2015 45,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,754 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 42,754 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 32,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both wiper blades split

Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,821 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 21,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 21,750 miles

both wiper blades splitting

slight perishing of both front tyres

Pass 20 May 2010 21,273 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,800 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 20,800 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 20,159 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 May 2007 19,764 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 19,764 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front no:plate broken on lower edge

Pass 26 May 2006 19,160 miles

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

slight rear brake imbal o/s low

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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N420 NHR is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N420 NHR, 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 N420 NHR registered?

N420 NHR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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