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N502 MHT

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,875 mi
Last recorded86,875 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 MHT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 86,875 miles

Centre exhaust section is quite low.

Inside surface of front brake disc's are rusty.

Oil leak from engine...

Possible noise from o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 86,700 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust section is quite low.

Inside surface of front brake disc's are rusty.

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

Oil leak from engine...

Pass 28 Apr 2008 81,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust system hanging low

n/s footbrake just upto required standards

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,316 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 74,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust emmisions just within limits

Pass 11 May 2006 66,818 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front exhaust section is close to gear change

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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N502 MHT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N502 MHT, 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 N502 MHT registered?

N502 MHT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N502 MHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N502 MHT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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