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N4 SLM

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

76,585 mi
Last recorded76,585 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 SLM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 76,585 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Rear axle corroded and around mounting points

Fail 3 Jul 2024 76,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All suspension components corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Rear axle corroded and around mounting points

Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,340 miles

rust & corrosion all over

Fail 3 Jul 2023 76,338 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rust & corrosion all over

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f tyre low on air...

rear inner & outer sills & rear chassis corroding!!

rust & corrosion all over

Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,039 miles

oil leaks!!

rust & corrosion all over

Fail 7 Sep 2021 76,039 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks!!

rust & corrosion all over

Pass 1 Jul 2020 75,646 miles

inner & outer sills corroding

oil leaks

rust & corrosion all over

Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear chassis, inner sills & outer sills corroding

rust and corrosion in various places

Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,682 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rust & corrosion in various places

Fail 25 Jun 2018 74,681 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,068 miles

number plates fading

rear chassis, rear inner sills & front inner wings corroding

rust & corrosion in various places

small splits on wipers

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,840 miles

rust patches

Fail 22 Jun 2016 71,837 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil leaks

rust patches

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,177 miles

front brake discs corroded

rust patches

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,303 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,375 miles

rust patches

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,659 miles

bad oil leak

o/s/f bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 29 Jun 2012 58,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bad oil leak

o/s/f bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,132 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres perishing

slight ex. leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted inner surface

Fail 3 Jun 2010 50,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted inner surface

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,243 miles

front discs rusty

o/s/f tyre low

rust patches

slight ex.leaks

Fail 2 Jul 2009 47,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front discs rusty

o/s/f tyre low

rust patches

slight ex.leaks

Fail 27 Jun 2008 44,358 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rack gaiter damp

Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,358 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rack gaiter damp

Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,545 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 40,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,629 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

tront disc slightly pitted & rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2006 34,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

f. discs slightly pitted & rusty

o/s/r tyre perishing

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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N4 SLM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 N4 SLM, 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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N4 SLM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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