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N462 TPR

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,380 mi
Last recorded122,380 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 TPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2014 122,380 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2014 122,380 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2013 115,077 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

Fail 24 Jul 2013 115,009 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,721 miles

O/S Rear outer sill corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2012 111,721 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2011 105,569 miles

O/S/F inner wing corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 18 Jul 2011 105,548 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F inner wing corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,179 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 91,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 84,994 miles

Both front tyres worn close to tread limit

Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Pass 23 May 2007 79,686 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 71,942 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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N462 TPR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N462 TPR, 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 N462 TPR registered?

N462 TPR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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