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N124 NFG

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,264 mi
Last recorded154,264 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 NFG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 154,264 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 154,263 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 146,211 miles

Grease around offside outer drive shaft boot area

Long travel at service brake and hand brake

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 146,199 miles

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

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Grease around offside outer drive shaft boot area

Long travel at service brake and hand brake

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 134,458 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 May 2008 131,172 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/ wing mirrior glass cracked

o/s/f shocker has slight weep of fluid

Fail 14 May 2008 131,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/ wing mirrior glass cracked

o/s/f shocker has slight weep of fluid

rear exhaust section has slight blow

Pass 1 Jun 2007 123,685 miles

O/s door mirror glass cracked.

O/s handbrake effort low.

O/s/f shock absorber starting to loose fluid.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 123,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s door mirror glass cracked.

O/s handbrake effort low.

O/s/f shock absorber starting to loose fluid.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 117,743 miles

Both front tyres and o/s/r tyre starting to get low tread depth.

Fair amount of hand brake travel.

N/S/F outer CV boot loosing greese, advise attention.

N/S/F top strut mounting has play.

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe.

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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N124 NFG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N124 NFG, 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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N124 NFG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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