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N932 HSD

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,789 mi
Last recorded109,789 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN932 HSD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,789 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated also play evident

recommend brake service

Fail 11 Aug 2011 109,771 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

immisions not tested due to header tank over flowing

o/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated also play evident

Pass 11 Aug 2010 107,453 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 107,385 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 105,312 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 105,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 103,490 miles

both front brake discs are badly worn

slight damage evident to n/s door mirror

slight play evident in n/s/f strut top mounting bush

Fail 25 Jul 2008 103,490 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front brake discs are badly worn

slight damage evident to n/s door mirror

slight play evident in n/s/f strut top mounting bush

Pass 30 Jul 2007 101,903 miles

both front tyres worn low

exhaust middle and rear is heavily corroded

n/s front and rear tyre side walls cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2007 101,903 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are wearing low and are just above the legal limit

exhaust middle and rear sections are heavily corroded

n/s/f outer tyre sidewall heavily cracked, but no cords are visible

n/s/r outer tyre sidewall heavily cracked, but no cords are exposed

Pass 10 Jan 2007 101,012 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 91,080 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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N932 HSD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N932 HSD, 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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N932 HSD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 1996.

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