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N865 HLT

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,028 mi
Last recorded66,028 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN865 HLT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,028 miles

Offside chip in headlight.

Rear nearside and offside tyres some cracking.

some oil on nearside of gearbox and some around sump.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 66,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working. (8.2.3)

Offside chip in headlight.

Rear nearside and offside tyres some cracking.

some oil on nearside of gearbox and some around sump.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 53,321 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre two cuts inside wall.not ot cords.

offside headlight chip in lens.

some cracking on rear tyres.

some gearbox oil on nearside driveshaft oil seal.

some oil around sump.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,321 miles

offside front tyre two cuts inside wall.not ot cords.

offside headlight chip in lens.

some cracking on rear tyres.

some gearbox oil on nearside driveshaft oil seal.

some oil around sump.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,151 miles

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

some rust on front discs.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,497 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 41,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,801 miles

Near side front caliper binding 16Kg. Not excessive at time of test.

Near side rear shock absorber has poor damping effect, Not excessive at time of test.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,437 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,926 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,213 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,532 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,756 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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N865 HLT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N865 HLT, 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 N865 HLT registered?

N865 HLT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N865 HLT safe to buy?

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