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N852 HLP

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,571 mi
Last recorded110,571 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 HLP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 110,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear hub bearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 Jul 2014 105,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 103,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,836 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 100,084 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 95,604 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 95,604 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,177 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,699 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 5 Oct 2007 81,960 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 81,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,085 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 80,054 miles

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

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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N852 HLP 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 69.2%.

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 N852 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 N852 HLP registered?

N852 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N852 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N852 HLP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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