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N123 TAY

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,015 mi
Last recorded110,015 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 TAY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 110,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 20 Oct 2008 96,730 miles

Spare tyre defective

slight noise from os front wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 20 Oct 2008 96,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

slight noise from os front wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 79,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,110 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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N123 TAY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N123 TAY, 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 N123 TAY registered?

N123 TAY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N123 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 TAY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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