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N847 HLP

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,609 mi
Last recorded100,609 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 HLP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2010 100,609 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,027 miles

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

osr tyre cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2009 92,027 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

osr tyre cracking

water leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 85,120 miles

front shock absorbers are unmatched pair

Fail 9 Apr 2008 85,120 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front shock absorbers are unmatched pair

Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,731 miles

all advisory notices still apply (test # 834298207164)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 75,731 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front strut is fairly soft, offside front strut is fairly hard, unmatched pair.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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N847 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N847 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 N847 HLP registered?

N847 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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