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N441 EGS

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,997 mi
Last recorded118,997 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN441 EGS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,997 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,912 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

Fail 19 Apr 2017 112,908 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear noise when braking

oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,196 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2016 106,193 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,604 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 99,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded edges

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,354 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded edges

front brake pads looking worn

Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs corroded edges

front brake pads looking worn

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,985 miles

Oil leak

nearside outer sill rear part damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2013 85,982 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside outer sill rear part damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,604 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2012 78,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside and offside wiper blades split

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,920 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

play in offside and nearside front suspension tops with suspension hanging

Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,300 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,152 miles

long travel of parking brake

Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,281 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 35,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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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N441 EGS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N441 EGS, 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 N441 EGS registered?

N441 EGS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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