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N932 HTP

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,625 mi
Last recorded125,625 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN932 HTP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 125,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 112,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 100,344 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links,bushes splitting/perishing

Front number plate damaged

Slight play in front suspension top mounts.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 100,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front anti-roll bar links,bushes splitting/perishing

Front number plate damaged

Slight play in front suspension top mounts.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,181 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 88,181 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 78,754 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 72,510 miles

1) wheel trims fitted 2) tyres 165 65 13 3) cannot see front brake condition 4) slight wear in o/s steering 5) n/s front brake hose perished

6) front brake balance just acceptable req further attention 7) n/s rear brake efficiency low

Fail 2 Sep 2008 72,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1) wheel trims fitted 2) tyres 165 65 13 3) cannot see front brake condition 4) slight wear in o/s steering 5) n/s front brake hose perished

Fail 29 Aug 2008 72,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1) wheel trims fitted 2) tyres 165 65 13 3) cannot see front brake condition 4) slight wear in o/s steering 5) n/s front brake hose perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,788 miles

offside front top suspension mount slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2006 65,209 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 65,204 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)

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 HTP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HTP, 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 N932 HTP registered?

N932 HTP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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