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N709 HGV

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,792 mi
Last recorded70,792 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN709 HGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2018 70,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced taped up (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition

Nearside mirror broken

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion o/s/f door step

n/s/f brake flexi cracked

o/s/f indicator lense broken but not showing white light

Pass 1 Jul 2017 64,864 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n.s wing mirror cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2017 64,729 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n.s wing mirror cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2016 58,009 miles

front brake flexis cracking

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres bald on edges

n/s/r brake efficiency low

o//s/r & o/s/f indicator lenses broken

slight leak o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 17 Jun 2016 57,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid and rear mountings broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bald on edges

n/s/r brake efficiency low

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

front brake flexis cracking

o//s/r & o/s/f indicator lenses broken

slight leak o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake flexi cracking

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/f and o/s/r indicator lenses broken

o/s/f brake flexi cracking and slightly twisted

Fail 27 Jun 2015 51,981 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake flexi cracking

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/f and o/s/r indicator lenses broken

o/s/f brake flexi cracking and slightly twisted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,523 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate poor condition

handbrake travel high

o/s/f brake flexi twisted and cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2014 45,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front number plate poor condition

handbrake travel high

o/s/f brake flexi twisted and cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,742 miles

front number plate poor condition

n/s/f outer cv boot slight leak cracking

o/s/f brake flexi slightly twisted

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,168 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,840 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 30,840 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,095 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,958 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,746 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 27,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,277 miles

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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N709 HGV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N709 HGV, 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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N709 HGV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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