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N645 HBF

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,636 mi
Last recorded128,636 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN645 HBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 128,636 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 121,965 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 121,965 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 116,416 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 116,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 114,672 miles

Heat shield touching exhaust, rattling.Rear wiper split.

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

Nearside rear remould tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Nov 2007 114,672 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Heat shield touching exhaust, rattling.Rear wiper split.

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

Nearside rear remould tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Mar 2006 105,279 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 105,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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N645 HBF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N645 HBF, 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 N645 HBF registered?

N645 HBF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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