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N437 LCV

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 LCV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017

drivers seat foam base very worn

Fail 3 Mar 2017

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat foam base very worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,309 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 96,026 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake efforts slightly low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear jacking points rustey

both rear wheel arches rusted

Fail 24 Mar 2014 93,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear jacking points rustey

both rear wheel arches rusted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 90,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 90,699 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust hanging low

rear brakes noisey

Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,347 miles

both rear inner sill jacking point support brackets corroded

offside wiper slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,748 miles

offside wiper slightly worn

slight wear in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Mar 2010 82,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 78,965 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 78,965 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,793 miles

both sides front top suspension mounts slightly worn

slight wear in offside front bearing and in nearside rear bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,477 miles

both sides front top suspension mounts slight free play

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 7 Mar 2007 69,386 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front top suspension mounts slight freeplay

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 13 Mar 2006 65,635 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 65,635 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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N437 LCV is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc 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 N437 LCV, 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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N437 LCV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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