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N798 HRN

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,775 mi
Last recorded68,775 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 HRN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,775 miles

Engine stabilizer bar bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,020 miles

Engine stabilizer bar bush worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre inner tread area devoid of tread (i.e."bald")

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Oct 2011 64,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine stabilizer bar bush worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre inner tread area devoid of tread (i.e."bald")

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Nov 2010 59,902 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper is damaged

front registration plate is damaged

rear bumper is damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2010 59,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper is damaged

front registration plate is damaged

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,805 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

advised s and g check

front bumper is damaged

front registration plate is damaged

offside rear tyre is cracking 155/70/13TR 0293841

Fail 19 Nov 2009 57,805 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

advised s and g check

front bumper is damaged

front registration plate is damaged

offside rear tyre is cracking 155/70/13TR 0293841

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,097 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front bumper is damaged

front registration plate is damaged

offside front wing is damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2008 55,090 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front bumper is damaged

front registration plate is damaged

offside front wing is damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2007 52,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2007 52,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,211 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,441 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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N798 HRN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N798 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.

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What year was N798 HRN registered?

N798 HRN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N798 HRN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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