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N122 GRH

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,293 mi
Last recorded61,293 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 GRH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 61,293 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,236 miles

front brake flexi casings splitting

severe oil leak

spare tyre tread cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,236 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake flexi casings splitting

severe oil leak

spare tyre tread cracking

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,499 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 56,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,761 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 54,761 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,498 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 51,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 49,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,811 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 47,550 miles

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

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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N122 GRH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N122 GRH, 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 N122 GRH registered?

N122 GRH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N122 GRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N122 GRH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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