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N11 RYE

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,248 mi
Last recorded47,248 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 RYE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2024 47,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gatoer end peished

subframe corroded

undeside corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 47,006 miles

General underbody corrosion /Suspension bushes general perishing .

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating small end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight cracking outer edge

offside Brake flexi hose minor deterioration , all brake pipes and ferrules been greased

Fail 28 Jun 2023 47,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion /Suspension bushes general perishing .

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating small end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight cracking outer edge

offside Brake flexi hose minor deterioration , all brake pipes and ferrules been greased

Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,741 miles

General underbody corrosion Suspension bushes general perishing .

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 46,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

General underbody corrosion Suspension bushes general perishing .

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 46,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Nearside and offside strut mounts slight movement

Front antiroll bar links bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slight surface perishing small clip end

Offside Front tyre surface cracking outer edge/sidewall

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill centre/rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 46,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill marked in yellow holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Nearside and offside strut mounts slight movement

Front antiroll bar links bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slight surface perishing small clip end

Offside Front tyre surface cracking outer edge/sidewall

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill centre/rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 46,292 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front antiroll bar link bushes slight deterioration

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor surface perishing small clip end

Nearside Front top strut upper mount/attachment slight wear.

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls slight surface cracking,slight out of shape was flat

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 45,907 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,342 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,658 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,653 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,842 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,856 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,050 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 35,046 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,181 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,550 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,581 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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N11 RYE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N11 RYE, 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 N11 RYE registered?

N11 RYE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N11 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 RYE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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