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N479 HLL

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,963 mi
Last recorded41,963 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 HLL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,963 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 41,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,041 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 28,351 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,168 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 23,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 18,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,731 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 15,731 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 15,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o\s rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,107 miles

o\s rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,799 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 13,001 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 12,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,279 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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N479 HLL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N479 HLL, 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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N479 HLL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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