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N120 GNO

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,045 mi
Last recorded67,045 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 GNO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,045 miles

Oil leak

front reg. plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 13 Jun 2012 67,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

front reg. plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,588 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads (155/70x13).

Center exhaust union corroded & slightly blowing - Tempory repair made for M.O.T.

Clutch pedal slightly high.

Crack in N/S/R lamp lens.

Front number plate broken/cracked but just within M.O.T. limits.

N/S/F coil spring slightly corroded.

Oil weeps from engine & N/S/F inner driveshaft boot.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 57,588 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Crack in N/S/R lamp lens.

Clutch pedal slightly high.

Both rear tyres cracking in treads (155/70x13).

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Center exhaust union corroded & slightly blowing - Tempory repair made for M.O.T.

Front number plate broken/cracked but just within M.O.T. limits.

N/S/F coil spring slightly corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil weeps from engine & N/S/F inner driveshaft boot.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,775 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,524 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,961 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,943 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 40,309 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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N120 GNO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N120 GNO, 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 N120 GNO registered?

N120 GNO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N120 GNO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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