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N63 LHY

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,137 mi
Last recorded145,137 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN63 LHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 145,137 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 142,372 miles

NSF side light dim

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 142,372 miles

NSF side light dim

Pass 27 Jan 2010 138,406 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 134,094 miles

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

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing no roughness at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2009 134,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing no roughness at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2008 126,838 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 126,838 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 115,990 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 105,931 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 105,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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N63 LHY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N63 LHY, 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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What year was N63 LHY registered?

N63 LHY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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