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N430 YEO

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,636 mi
Last recorded29,636 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 YEO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre side wall perished

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall perished

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 29,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre side wall perished

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,121 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 23,941 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,941 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,812 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 23,812 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,647 miles

Spare tyre defective

front and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 23,647 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,435 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 22,845 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,127 miles

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

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 27 Feb 2008 22,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,716 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracked on outter side wall

Fail 1 Mar 2007 21,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracked on outter side wall

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 21,295 miles

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

n/s front tyre cracking on on outter side wall

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,295 miles

n/s front tyre cracking on on outter side wall

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

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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N430 YEO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc 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 N430 YEO, 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 N430 YEO registered?

N430 YEO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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