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MAZ 3120

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,035 mi
Last recorded107,035 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 3120
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2011 107,035 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 102,744 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,744 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 100,575 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 100,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 98,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 93,499 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 93,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MAZ 3120 is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MAZ 3120, 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

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What year was MAZ 3120 registered?

MAZ 3120 is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is MAZ 3120 safe to buy?

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