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N515 EPU

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,890 mi
Last recorded129,890 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 EPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 129,890 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,158 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres close to legal limits

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,882 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 106,026 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 106,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 104,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,643 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 100,368 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 98,983 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 98,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,898 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 91,898 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 82,291 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 75,753 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 75,753 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 70,193 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 70,193 miles

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

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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N515 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N515 EPU, 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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N515 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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