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N128 NUD

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,485 mi
Last recorded98,485 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 NUD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 97,241 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 97,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 94,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2017 94,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2016 90,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight exhaust blow centre pipe

Pass 26 May 2015 87,842 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 87,841 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,368 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 83,438 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 78,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 78,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,152 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs look worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 66,790 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 66,790 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,318 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,270 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,307 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 49,931 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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N128 NUD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N128 NUD, 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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N128 NUD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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