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N43 HLP

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,548 mi
Last recorded97,548 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 HLP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,548 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 97,547 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,364 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 91,369 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,739 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 87,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 84,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs are corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 84,760 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are heavily corroded and need replacing

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 82,080 miles

both front brake discs slight corroded and pitted inner sides

n.s.f. wheel bearing has slight play

n.s.r. wheel bearing slight noisy

rear registration plate slight faded

Fail 21 Apr 2010 82,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs slight corroded and pitted inner sides

n.s.f. wheel bearing has slight play

n.s.r. wheel bearing slight noisy

rear registration plate slight faded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,343 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 79,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 77,247 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 77,247 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 105,128 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 71,785 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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N43 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N43 HLP, 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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N43 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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