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N118 BMG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 BMG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 101,399 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 84,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,259 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs worn

front pads getting down

oil leak

rear brake ferrulls corroding

slight play in n/s/f stearing

windsreen chipped

Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,181 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn front pads low

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,283 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front pads getting down

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,544 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 56,232 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 56,232 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

advise slight travel in handbrake

Pass 24 Oct 2005 52,172 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 52,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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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N118 BMG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N118 BMG, 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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N118 BMG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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