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N89 MGH

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 MGH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011

Oil leak

clutch and brake pedal rubber slighty worn

rear wiper not clearing screen

slighty corrosion to o/s/r chassis

spare wheel flate

Fail 14 Apr 2011 68,315 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

clutch and brake pedal rubber slighty worn

rear wiper not clearing screen

slighty corrosion to o/s/r chassis

spare wheel flate

Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,199 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 63,182 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Outer Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,301 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 56,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

n/s/f rack gaiter splitting

rear engine mount rear bush split

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,308 miles

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

o/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

temp repair to n/s/f indicator

Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,833 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 44,477 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 44,477 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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N89 MGH is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N89 MGH, 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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N89 MGH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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