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N951 FRH

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,511 mi
Last recorded81,511 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 FRH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,511 miles

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

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

both front tyres have age related cracks

both rear tyres are low on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,359 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,894 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 76,885 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,683 miles

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

rear exhaust u clamp is broken

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,913 miles

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

rear exhaust 'U' clamp corroded/ broken

Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear handbrake effort weak

rear exhaust clamp corroded/weak

Fail 18 Mar 2011 68,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear indicator weak

rear exhaust clamp corroded/weak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 63,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 63,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,672 miles

offside rear tyre perishing around wall

rear brake imbalance / offside weaker

Pass 14 Feb 2006 51,711 miles

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

o/s rear tyre is perishing in tread

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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N951 FRH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N951 FRH, 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 N951 FRH registered?

N951 FRH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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