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N867 HLP

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,469 mi
Last recorded62,469 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN867 HLP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,469 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s cv gaiter starting to perish

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking/perishing

o/s windscreen washer weak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge, signs of structural weakness inner sidewall

signs of grease around o/s cv gaiter

Fail 10 Aug 2011 59,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s washer jet not working -

rear exhaust tailpipe bent

signs of grease around o/s/f outer cv gaiter

slight inner sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,105 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s washer jet not working -

rear exhaust tailpipe bent

signs of grease around o/s/f outer cv gaiter

slight inner sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,654 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 55,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,370 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 52,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,721 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 48,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,694 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 42,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,061 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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N867 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N867 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 N867 HLP registered?

N867 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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