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N73 LRN

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,664 mi
Last recorded106,664 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN73 LRN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,664 miles

Nearside inner cill corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 105,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside inner cill corroded.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside inner cill corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside inner cill corroded.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside inner cill corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 103,974 miles

Exhaust mount broken.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 102,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside inner cill corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 102,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside inner cill corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 99,850 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 99,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,742 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 95,212 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 95,108 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,870 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 92,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 89,734 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 89,734 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 84,834 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 84,834 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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N73 LRN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N73 LRN, 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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What year was N73 LRN registered?

N73 LRN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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