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N490 OFH

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,120 mi
Last recorded121,120 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 OFH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 121,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all other advises as per previous test,exept items 011,012,015 & 017 now corrected

emissions test passed on limit

Fail 26 Apr 2007 120,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non standard exhaust mounts fitted

vacumn pipe disconected

wiper scratch in screen

Pass 27 Apr 2006 113,993 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 113,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

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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N490 OFH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,783cc 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 N490 OFH, 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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N490 OFH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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