MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,062 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Spare tyre defective
both front coil springs corroded.
front sub-frame and anti roll bar and mountings are corroded.
o/s/r tyre perished
throttle cable sticking.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Spare tyre defective
both front coil springs corroded.
both front windscreen wipers
front sub-frame and anti roll bar and mountings are corroded.
o/s/r tyre perished
throttle cable sticking.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front too rear brake pipe rusty
nearside front disc worn
offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS
front too rear brake pipe rusty
nearside front disc worn
offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N679 HCA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 N679 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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N679 HCA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 May 1996.
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