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N529 HLH

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

37,663 mi
Last recorded37,663 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN529 HLH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 37,663 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear sensor damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear sensor damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 37,663 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear sensor damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear sensor damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 35,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated damaged but preventing a ingress of dirt (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front drive shaft pin loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 35,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated damaged but preventing a ingress of dirt (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front drive shaft pin loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 33,427 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bothside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil Leak

Wiper blades need retesting (blades rubber split)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 33,427 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Bothside rear Tyres cracked

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bothside (2.4.G.2)

Nail on bothside rear Tyres

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyres cracked

Oil Leak

Wiper blades need retesting (blades rubber split)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,618 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 31,618 miles

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 29,864 miles

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

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

offside rear tyre nailed on outer shoulder - not repairable - 165/65 TR13

Fail 28 Oct 2014 29,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

offside rear tyre nailed on outer shoulder - not repairable - 165/65 TR13

Pass 1 Feb 2013 29,835 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,399 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,668 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,952 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 27,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

suspect front brake pads low.brake discs worn.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,817 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,335 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 24,332 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,861 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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N529 HLH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N529 HLH, 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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N529 HLH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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