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N109 NGF

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,726 mi
Last recorded95,726 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 NGF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 95,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 89,388 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel long

rear exhaust mounts poor

radiator fan burning smell and hot / car will overheat when in traffic / disconnected wiring

Fail 30 Jul 2008 89,388 miles

hand brake travel long

rear exhaust mounts poor

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator fan burning smell and hot / car will overheat when in traffic / disconnected wiring

Pass 12 Mar 2007 87,573 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 87,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

bonnet release poor

exhaust mounts poor

slight damage on o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 25 Mar 2006 83,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N109 NGF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N109 NGF, 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 N109 NGF registered?

N109 NGF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N109 NGF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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