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N827 HLP

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,909 mi
Last recorded112,909 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN827 HLP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 112,909 miles

antirolbar drop links corroded

play in both trackrod ends

Pass 27 Jan 2011 98,892 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 92,775 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 92,775 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,466 miles

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

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

front brake discs worn, rusty and pitted

front brake pads look possibly low

nearside door mirror repaired with tape

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,464 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 90,464 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 82,331 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 78,551 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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N827 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N827 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 N827 HLP registered?

N827 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N827 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N827 HLP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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