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N118 TRG

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,101 mi
Last recorded53,101 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 TRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2017 53,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front floor holed but not within a prescribed area

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,298 miles

front and rear suspension and under body corroded but not to excess

offside front floor to sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 29 Jun 2016 52,297 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension and under body corroded but not to excess

offside front floor to sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,337 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 51,302 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,128 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,472 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 47,472 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,712 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 44,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,893 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 41,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,694 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 38,694 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,100 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,225 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,289 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,860 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 25,860 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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N118 TRG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N118 TRG, 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 N118 TRG registered?

N118 TRG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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