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N879 HLP

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,747 mi
Last recorded131,747 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 HLP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 131,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate considerably deteriorated.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 131,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate considerably deteriorated.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 126,740 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

rack knuckles slight play

slight exhaust leak r joint

Fail 28 Oct 2009 126,740 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/r tyre perishing

rack knuckles slight play

slight exhaust leak r joint

Pass 12 Nov 2008 124,524 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 124,522 miles

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

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

slight exhaust leak

steering noise

vehicle been standing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 120,428 miles

front tyres getting low

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 10 Mar 2006 115,287 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 115,285 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake discs worn heavily.

wear detected in both steering rack ends.

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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N879 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc 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 N879 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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N879 HLP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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