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N81 HWT

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,851 mi
Last recorded107,851 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 HWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 107,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight play in tie rod ends

Fail 23 Mar 2016 107,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight play in tie rod ends

Pass 25 Feb 2015 99,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,322 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,218 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,904 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 61,017 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,488 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 57,488 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,589 miles

front brake hoses are deterorated

Fail 22 Mar 2007 48,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,404 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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N81 HWT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N81 HWT, 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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N81 HWT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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