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N899 HLO

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

20,882 mi
Last recorded20,882 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN899 HLO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 20,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 20,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation arrow pointing backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation arrow pointing backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 19,100 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 19,054 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 19,054 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 18,765 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage Spindle seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 18,765 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage Spindle seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 18,614 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 18,250 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 18,250 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 17,731 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 17,731 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 17,687 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 17,687 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 17,373 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 16,496 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 May 2016 16,488 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,765 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 14,953 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 14,175 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,557 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,972 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 12,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,516 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,091 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK (R/ GASKET)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,538 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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N899 HLO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N899 HLO, 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 N899 HLO registered?

N899 HLO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N899 HLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N899 HLO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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