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N43 EYA

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,031 mi
Last recorded79,031 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 EYA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,031 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2017 79,031 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,542 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished slightly

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2016 75,542 miles

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

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished slightly

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,090 miles

auxilary belts badly cracked

slight rear brake judder

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,893 miles

front discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2014 70,893 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2013 67,969 miles

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 15 Jul 2013 67,969 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,732 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 60,729 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 56,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Signs of water loss from water pump area.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,651 miles

Signs of water loss from water pump area.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,852 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,137 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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N43 EYA is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N43 EYA, 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 N43 EYA registered?

N43 EYA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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