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N455 HLP

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,574 mi
Last recorded63,574 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN455 HLP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,574 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2010 63,574 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2006 61,506 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear service brake appliction becoming uneven

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Oct 2005 61,467 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s head lamp glass cracked

some corrosion to both front brake discs

spare tyre flat

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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N455 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N455 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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What year was N455 HLP registered?

N455 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N455 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N455 HLP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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