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N732 MHY

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

124,391 mi
Last recorded124,391 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN732 MHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2009 124,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 116,542 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 116,542 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 110,841 miles

coolant leak from header tank.

corrosion on front brake discs.

exhaust lambda emissions close to acceptable limits.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

joints between front/cat+cat/centre+rear to centre exhausts leaking.

n/s/f coil spring corroding.

oil leak.

rear axle/suspension corroding.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 110,841 miles

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

coolant leak from header tank.

corrosion on front brake discs.

exhaust lambda emissions close to acceptable limits.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

joints between front/cat+cat/centre+rear to centre exhausts leaking.

n/s/f coil spring corroding.

oil leak.

rear axle/suspension corroding.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 109,281 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 109,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

cat exhaust corroding /deteriorating.

coolant leak/header tank leaking/split.

front brake discs corroded.

front brake discs in poor condition inner sides.

front shock absorbers/suspension corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.

o/s+n/s/f coil springs corroded badly.

rear footbrake readings starting to get low.

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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N732 MHY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N732 MHY, 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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N732 MHY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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