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N629 PFH

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,330 mi
Last recorded140,330 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 PFH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 140,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 4 Nov 2014 140,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

co level high on idle

front brake imbalance

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter damp

offside rear bumper insecure

offside windscreen washer poor operation

oil leak

slight play in nearside steering

surface corrosion underneath

travel on handbrake

Pass 31 Oct 2013 133,662 miles

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

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

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

boot loaded

general oil leaks

Fail 31 Oct 2013 133,662 miles

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

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

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

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

boot loaded

general oil leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2012 125,721 miles

o/s/f wheel trim missing

wiper blades poor condition

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

general oil leaks

Fail 24 Oct 2012 125,719 miles

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

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

general oil leaks

o/s/f wheel trim missing

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2011 117,749 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

boot loaded

clutch pedal pad worn

general oil leaks

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel centre trim missing

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when rotated

some imbalance in rear service brake operation -- o/s low

Fail 25 Oct 2011 117,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

boot loaded

clutch pedal pad worn

general oil leaks

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel centre trim missing

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when rotated

some imbalance in rear service brake operation -- o/s low

Pass 12 Nov 2010 110,826 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedel pad worn

exhaust noisy

general oil leaks

o/s/f wheel centre trim missing

Fail 10 Nov 2010 110,785 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad wear sensor wire broken o/s

clutch pedel pad worn

exhaust noisy

general oil leaks

o/s/f wheel centre trim missing

suspect front brake pads worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 102,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake wear sensor wires broken

general oil leaks

o/s/f wheel trim missing

parking brake lever travel long

slight noise o/s/r wheel when rotated

Fail 26 Oct 2009 102,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake wear sensor wires broken

general oil leaks

o/s/f wheel trim missing

parking brake lever travel long

sliht noise o/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,732 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 89,268 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

nearside front tyre near limit on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2007 89,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

nearside front tyre near limit on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,930 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 81,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 74,433 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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N629 PFH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N629 PFH, 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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N629 PFH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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