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N434 TAX

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,936 mi
Last recorded69,936 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN434 TAX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2011 69,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,936 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,651 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2010 68,651 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,689 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 67,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,244 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

slight noise osf wheel bearing

Fail 12 Aug 2008 65,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear wiper blade split

slight noise osf wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,960 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 62,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded - oil leak engine

Pass 2 Aug 2006 61,212 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 61,212 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N434 TAX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N434 TAX, 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 N434 TAX registered?

N434 TAX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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