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N130 AUY

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,794 mi
Last recorded58,794 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 AUY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 58,794 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 55,250 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,660 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2010 52,647 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 52,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,715 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,492 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,439 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 40,397 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,122 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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N130 AUY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N130 AUY, 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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N130 AUY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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