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N562 SHO

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,326 mi
Last recorded126,326 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN562 SHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 126,326 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 126,264 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 119,088 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 119,088 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,458 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 109,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,935 miles

Centre Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 99,935 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,526 miles

EML on dash

Fail 8 Oct 2015 57,526 miles

EML on dash

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 89,966 miles

Light corrosion to subframes and components

Rear exhaust intermediate pipe corroding

Some deterioration to n/s/r tyre carcass

Some uneven wear to front brake discs and some uneven application

Spare tyre carcass badly split

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,458 miles

hand brake as alot free travel

Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,840 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 60,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

advice front brake discs.

advice rear wheel bearings.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,293 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Oct 2010 50,291 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,734 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 49,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,855 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 48,855 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,077 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 48,077 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,901 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 45,621 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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N562 SHO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N562 SHO, 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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N562 SHO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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