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N745 HOY

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,398 mi
Last recorded39,398 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN745 HOY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,398 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,136 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D Bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alternator drive belt loose

both rear tyres have slight perishing to the inner side walls

exhaust has a deteriorated rubber mounting

power steering drive belt starting to deteriorate

spare tyre perished

Fail 3 Sep 2015 34,136 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D Bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alternator drive belt loose

both rear tyres have slight perishing to the inner side walls

exhaust has a deteriorated rubber mounting

power steering drive belt starting to deteriorate

spare tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,764 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 29,862 miles

Oil leak

aims on minimum

offside front tyre very perished

uneven rise and fall rear brakes

Fail 5 Jul 2013 29,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

aims on minimum

offside front tyre very perished

uneven rise and fall rear brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2012 29,862 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre perishing

uneven rise and fall rear brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,219 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 29,219 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,601 miles

Oil leak

coolant low

cooling fan partially seized

nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes poor

nearside headlamp aim on minimum

spare tyre soft

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,129 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,389 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 27,388 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,884 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,211 miles

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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N745 HOY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N745 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.

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What year was N745 HOY registered?

N745 HOY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N745 HOY safe to buy?

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