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N58 HCA

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,354 mi
Last recorded58,354 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN58 HCA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear clamp corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2021 58,354 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear clamp corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 53,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,513 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Apr 2019 46,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

both rear tyres perished

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,732 miles

Centre - Rear Exhaust Join Has A Slight Leak Of Gas

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Small Cut Not Exposing Cords Or Ply

Nearside Outer Sill & Both Rear Wheel Arches Have Minor Corrosion

Oil Leak

Rear Both Shock Absorber Top Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Rear Both Tyres Deteriorated 155 70 13 75T Goodyear

Pass 25 Mar 2017 36,285 miles

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

Rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 36,281 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,875 miles

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Fail 8 Apr 2016 27,356 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,177 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

Fail 14 Apr 2015 24,176 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to near side rear

Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,425 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 19,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,094 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 18,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,693 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,630 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,329 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

surface rust too both front road springs

surface rust too rear chassis

Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,088 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,911 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,777 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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N58 HCA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N58 HCA, 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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N58 HCA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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