MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake discs in poor condition.
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear wiper blade split.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake discs in poor condition.
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear wiper blade split.
Battery insecure
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
corrosion to rear chassis
damage to nearside outer sill
nearside front tyre worn to legal limit
slight play nearside of steering
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
corrosion to rear chassis
damage to nearside outer sill
nearside front tyre worn to legal limit
slight play nearside of steering
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded
rear registration plate slightly damaged
slight play both inner rack joints
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded
rear registration plate slightly damaged
slight play both inner rack joints
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
off side rear hub bearing slightly noisy/harsh
power steering fluid level low indicating leak in system???
wiper blade rubbers worn
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coolant level slightly low/anti-freeze??? †no wheel trims fitted. †
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N453 FCR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N453 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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N453 FCR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1996.
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