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N815 HLP

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,168 mi
Last recorded64,168 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 HLP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2014 64,130 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2013 62,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front and rear lenses cracked

rear wiper missing

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 18 Aug 2013 62,130 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front and rear lenses cracked

rear wiper missing

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 7 Aug 2012 59,396 miles

Front & rear lamps lens cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside door mirror lens cracked

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,396 miles

Front & rear lamps lens cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,481 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades slight smearing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 56,409 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,043 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 53,137 miles

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

advise wiperblade switch damage but stil all the function operate

Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,056 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 45,094 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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N815 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N815 HLP, 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 N815 HLP registered?

N815 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N815 HLP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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