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N784 HRN

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,964 mi
Last recorded80,964 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN784 HRN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,964 miles

Both rear flexy hose ferrulls starting to corrode

Bottom ball joint bush split

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Nearside inner disc face pitted

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion to underbody

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2010 80,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear flexy hose ferrulls starting to corrode

Bottom ball joint bush split

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Nearside inner disc face pitted

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion to underbody

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 77,778 miles

oil and coolant leak

slight free play in both rack arms

wheel trims fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2009 77,778 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil and coolant leak

slight free play in both rack arms

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,558 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,953 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 58,648 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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N784 HRN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N784 HRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N784 HRN registered?

N784 HRN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N784 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N784 HRN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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