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N858 CHC

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,777 mi
Last recorded66,777 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 CHC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2012 66,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 64,976 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 64,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake service

front brake discs are pitted

off side outer sill is corroded

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to plastic cover is fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,419 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wall perishing

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/f brake pad indicator wire snapped

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear no.plate cracked

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 26 Mar 2010 63,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wall perishing

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/f brake pad indicator wire snapped

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear no.plate cracked

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,221 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate cracked

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire snapped

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear no.plate cracked

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,876 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,831 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,657 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 58,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N858 CHC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N858 CHC, 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 N858 CHC registered?

N858 CHC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N858 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N858 CHC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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