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N714 HGV

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,595 mi
Last recorded53,595 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN714 HGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2020 53,595 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

front subframe corroded.

offside rear wheel arch poor condition.

rear wiper blade split.

various underbody corrosion.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both outer wheel arches corroded not excessive

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 52,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both outer wheel arches corroded not excessive

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 51,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre is flat

Fail 9 Jan 2018 51,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre is flat

Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,685 miles

Front both brake discs rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2017 49,685 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Front both brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 48,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,440 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 44,166 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

n/s/f warning brake wire broken

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 Jan 2013 41,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare tyre low air

tyre cracking o/s/r

Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare tyre low air

tyre cracking o/s/r

Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,223 miles

front brake discs heavely corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Jan 2012 39,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs heavely corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,878 miles

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

both front discs worn

Fail 10 Jan 2011 36,878 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 front discs worn

nearside front tyre out of shape

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,039 miles

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,993 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 16 Jan 2009 30,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2008 27,395 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front flexi hose perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,395 miles

nearside front flexi hose perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,621 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 25,621 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 23,714 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 23,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N714 HGV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N714 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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N714 HGV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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