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N789 NHR

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,922 mi
Last recorded106,922 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 NHR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 106,922 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 106,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Damage to O/S/F

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 95,149 miles

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

slight leak o/s/f shock absorber

small split in wiper blade

Pass 11 Jul 2008 80,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged but not showing cords

Fail 10 Jul 2008 80,744 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged but not showing cords

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,401 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 74,394 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,544 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 68,538 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N789 NHR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N789 NHR, 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 N789 NHR registered?

N789 NHR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N789 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N789 NHR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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