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N721 HOY

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,743 mi
Last recorded81,743 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 HOY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,743 miles

exhaust hangers poor......

oil leaks.....

play in n/s/f wheel bearing , advise attention.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,645 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 61,656 miles

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,098 miles

front discs heavily corroded advise replace

front pads worn

grease around off side cv boot

hand brake travel

near side rear tyre 2mm

off side front tyre 2mm

Fail 23 Feb 2010 57,098 miles

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

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

front discs heavily corroded advise replace

front pads worn

grease around off side cv boot

hand brake travel

near side rear tyre 2mm

off side front tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,738 miles

slight leek from o/s cv boot

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

front discs corroded and worn

front number plate stained and dirty

radiator in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2007 39,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front brake disk rusted on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,655 miles

off side front brake disk rusted on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,123 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 32,123 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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N721 HOY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N721 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N721 HOY registered?

N721 HOY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N721 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N721 HOY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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