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N435 OYH

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,737 mi
Last recorded82,737 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 OYH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

osf lower sill rusting

Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,560 miles

nsf indicator lense missing

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

osf nsf inner brake discs corroded

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2012 76,560 miles

Centre 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf indicator lense missing

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

osf nsf inner brake discs corroded

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,038 miles

osf shock damp

Fail 24 Aug 2011 69,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf shock damp

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 4 Aug 2010 60,112 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise front tyres & spare tyre are 155/70/13 in size & rear tyres are 145/70/13

offside rear tyre perishing

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 13 Aug 2009 57,525 miles

ADVISE: TYRES FITTED ACROSS THE FRONT AXLE ARE 155/70/13 & ACROSS THE REAR AXLE ARE 145/70/13 they are ok fitted as they are but if one from the front is fitted to the rear & vice versa the fittment becomes illegal as two different sizes

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

continued from above :will be fitted across a singl axle making this an illegal fitment...

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,525 miles

ADVISE: TYRES FITTED ACROSS THE FRONT AXLE ARE 155/70/13 & ACROSS THE REAR AXLE ARE 145/70/13 they are ok fitted as they are but if one from the front is fitted to the rear & vice versa the fittment becomes illegal as two different sizes

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

continued from above :will be fitted across a singl axle making this an illegal fitment...

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,109 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,539 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2006 49,855 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Oil leak

rear brakes squeaky & slightly imbalanced

surface scar in n/s front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2006 49,855 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Oil leak

rear brakes squeaky & slightly imbalanced

surface scar in n/s front tyre

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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N435 OYH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N435 OYH, 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 N435 OYH registered?

N435 OYH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 1996.

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