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N740 MHT

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,928 mi
Last recorded83,928 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 MHT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,928 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 83,870 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 77,563 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 75,867 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,400 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 73,317 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 71,165 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,024 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,458 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 67,452 miles

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 6 Oct 2007 65,629 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 65,578 miles

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 63,941 miles

hole to rear exhaust box †o/s/f disc corroded on inner face

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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N740 MHT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N740 MHT, 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 N740 MHT registered?

N740 MHT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N740 MHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 MHT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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