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N870 HOR

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,563 mi
Last recorded83,563 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 HOR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 83,563 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 83,563 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,277 miles

both front top suspension mounts have slight play

corrosion to nearside inner sill

nearside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2009 77,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

both front top suspension mounts have slight play

corrosion to nearside inner sill

nearside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2008 72,913 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 72,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2007 67,772 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,569 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 63,569 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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N870 HOR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N870 HOR, 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 N870 HOR registered?

N870 HOR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N870 HOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N870 HOR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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