MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Baffles loose in rear silencer box
N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished
O/S/F Chassis outrigger damaged
Both front brake calipers loose on mountings
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Baffles loose in rear silencer box
N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished
O/S/F Chassis outrigger damaged
Both front brake calipers loose on mountings
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N698 HSX is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N698 HSX, 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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N698 HSX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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