MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
spare wheel/tyre size different to all others
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
front brake pads getting low (discs also deteriorated/pitted edges)
spare wheel/tyre size different to all others
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine "dog bone" mount soft
rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
spare tyre size different to all others
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine "dog bone" mount soft
rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
spare tyre size different to all others
Oil leak
engine "dog bone" mount deteriorated ( slightly "soft")
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
engine "dog bone" mount deteriorated ( slightly "soft")
Oil leak
nearside rear wheel rim damaged(outer rim )
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
major oil leak
nearside rear wheel rim damaged(outer rim )
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
a small hole corroded in offside front inner arch
front tyres 1.6mm on edge
quite an oil leak engine
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
a small hole corroded in offside front inner arch
front tyres 1.6mm on edge
quite an oil leak engine
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Oil leak
surface corrosion on chassis at rear
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
surface corrosion on chassis at rear
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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N448 FCR 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 N448 FCR, 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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N448 FCR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1996.
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