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CMZ 7538

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,763 mi
Last recorded64,763 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMZ 7538
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 64,763 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,431 miles

nearside front shock damp

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak engine

play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,690 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 51,763 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 47,319 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 47,296 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,081 miles

Corrosion to underbody, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Tyres perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,786 miles

Rear tyres perishing

general underside corrosion to suspension, brake pipes, exhaust, and body

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,263 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,619 miles

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,968 miles

Brake pipes corroding

General underbody corrosion

Rear tyres heavily cracked and perishing

Fail 26 Apr 2013 43,968 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipes corroding

General underbody corrosion

Rear tyres heavily cracked and perishing

Pass 1 May 2012 43,310 miles

Front brake discs corroding

General underbody corrosion

brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,423 miles

brake disc and pipes corroding

rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,879 miles

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 5 May 2009 41,289 miles

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,613 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2008 40,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2007 39,922 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 39,223 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 39,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CMZ 7538 is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CMZ 7538, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CMZ 7538?

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What year was CMZ 7538 registered?

CMZ 7538 is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 July 1996.

Is CMZ 7538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMZ 7538 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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