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N421 LAM

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,519 mi
Last recorded100,519 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 LAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 100,519 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,969 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

front number plate damaged

hand brake near end travel

n/s front rack boot deteriorating

n/s front shock weeping and getting weak

n/s rear sill corroding

rear arches corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2018 99,868 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

front number plate damaged

hand brake near end travel

n/s front rack boot deteriorating

n/s front shock weeping and getting weak

n/s rear sill corroding

rear arches corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2017 96,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside wall crack (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 94,962 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,202 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

vehicle corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2015 91,194 miles

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

handbrake travel

large oil leak from sump advice change

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,455 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,821 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

nearside wiper blade split

oil leak

vehicle corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,253 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

offside rear tyre tread cracking

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 73,756 miles

front brake imbalance

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,981 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake imbalance

gearbox oil leak

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 16 Jan 2009 62,267 miles

exhaust rearbox deteriorating

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,097 miles

gearbox mounting rubber splitting

nearside and offside front brake pad sensor wires broken

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,465 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 50,465 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust blow from rear box joint

gearbox mount rubber bush splitting

oil leak from engine

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2006 45,860 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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N421 LAM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N421 LAM, 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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N421 LAM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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