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GX03 FPL

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,420 mi
Last recorded86,420 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FPL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,420 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 76,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,791 miles

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

front brake disc,s scored and worn

Fail 21 Mar 2015 70,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

front brake disc,s scored and worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,255 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,733 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 44,733 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,991 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 32,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,275 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 26,275 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 18,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,074 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,482 miles

TYRES 18555R15H both front 2mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 3.5mm spare as new

all tyres cracking and both front approaching limit and bald on outer edge, exhaust rear rubber mount cracking but secure at this time, various scratches and small dents on car, dark mark in lower front screen but not in A zone and below limit

Fail 23 Mar 2007 13,482 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

TYRES 18555R15H both front 2mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 3.5mm spare as new

all tyres cracking and both front approaching limit and bald on outer edge, exhaust rear rubber mount cracking but secure at this time, various scratches and small dents on car, dark mark in lower front screen but not in A zone and below limit

Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,620 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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GX03 FPL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GX03 FPL, 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 GX03 FPL registered?

GX03 FPL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for GX03 FPL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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