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N689 HOY

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,476 mi
Last recorded136,476 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN689 HOY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 136,476 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 127,090 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 127,083 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Lower Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 123,378 miles

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

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

both wiper blade`s in poor condition

slight side to side movement in steering column

Fail 16 Sep 2008 123,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both wiper blade`s in poor condition

slight side to side movement in steering column

Fail 15 Aug 2008 123,332 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust at cat joins and two sections leading to rear silencer weakening by corrosion but intact at time of test

nearside front tyre devoiding of tread on outer shoulder

Pass 14 Aug 2007 116,373 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 116,373 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front foglamps damaged

Both rear tyres starting to perish 165/65/13t

Front bumber loose

Middle and rear exhausts deterated

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Small crack in coolent header tank causing coolent to leak and below min limit

Spair tyre very deterated large split in exposing ply 165/65/13t

Pass 17 Aug 2006 106,070 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 106,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (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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N689 HOY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N689 HOY, 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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N689 HOY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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