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N761 HOY

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,507 mi
Last recorded51,507 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN761 HOY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,507 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

air-bag warning light on

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2011 51,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

air-bag warning light on

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,629 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 48,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs slight corroded inner side

centre exhaust not correctly aligned

front registration plate slight faded

o.s.f. tyre worn bold inner edge

slight side play handbrake lever

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,252 miles

ADV CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST HANGING LOW ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE....

ADV SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING WHEEL....

Fail 4 Mar 2008 39,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADV 1X FORTE FUEL ADDITIVE ADDED TO FUEL TANK DUE TO EMISSION READINGS SLIGHTLY HIGH AND SLOW TO COME DOWN TO WITHIN LIMITS.....

ADV CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST HANGING LOW ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE....

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,437 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,672 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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N761 HOY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N761 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 N761 HOY registered?

N761 HOY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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