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N884 HTU

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,526 mi
Last recorded45,526 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN884 HTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 45,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle undersield

Pass 31 May 2019 45,181 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 45,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions tested but printer not working

Pass 11 May 2016 44,091 miles

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

Number plate in window screen

x1 exhaust rubber not connected to hanger

Fail 9 May 2016 44,091 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Number plate in window screen

x1 exhaust rubber not connected to hanger

Pass 10 May 2013 44,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2013 44,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,347 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,995 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,871 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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N884 HTU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N884 HTU, 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 N884 HTU registered?

N884 HTU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N884 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N884 HTU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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