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N956 FEH

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,285 mi
Last recorded99,285 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 FEH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 99,285 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low.

N/S/F & N/S/R tyres tread depth very close to legal requirements.

N/S/R footbrake effort fluctuation noted.

N/S/R wheel bearing slight play & appears to be slightly noisy

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R footbrake effort fluctuation & slight pressure fade noted.

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

Various areas of corrosion noted.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 91,109 miles

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

front anti roll bar links worn

handbrake travel slightly high

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

n/s/f shock weeping

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

rear shocks corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 86,080 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 86,067 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 82,216 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 74,939 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 68,425 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 68,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 68,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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N956 FEH is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N956 FEH, 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 N956 FEH registered?

N956 FEH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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