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N94 MGH

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

83,881 mi
Last recorded83,881 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN94 MGH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,881 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 83,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,582 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 78,582 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,279 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,357 miles

adv air bag lamp showing on dash........

adv both front tyres worn low to limits.......

adv rear wiper blade split......

Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,343 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv air bag lamp showing on dash........

adv both front tyres worn low to limits.......

adv rear wiper blade split......

strongly adv imbalance front axel.......

Pass 15 May 2009 54,259 miles

adv air bag lamp showing on dash ........

strongly adv both front tyres worn low to limits.....

strongly adv nearside rear tyre worn low to limits......

Fail 15 May 2009 54,259 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv air bag lamp showing on dash ........

strongly adv both front tyres worn low to limits.....

strongly adv nearside rear tyre worn low to limits......

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,641 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 49,641 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

adv air bag lamp showing on dash board......

Pass 14 May 2007 43,561 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 43,561 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

adv tracking .....

strongly adv nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge....

strongly adv off side rear tyre worn to limits...165/65/13TR.....

Fail 2 Jun 2006 41,997 miles

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,997 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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N94 MGH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N94 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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N94 MGH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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