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N131 AUY

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,858 mi
Last recorded88,858 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 AUY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014 88,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

n/s/f o/s/f inner wings corroded behind head lamps

n/s/r tyre uneven tread and close to 1.6

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear seat belts not checked boxes in rear of car

Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corroded by engine mount and rear of head lamps

front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2012 81,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corroded by engine mount and rear of head lamps

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,696 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 22 Feb 2012 79,683 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,208 miles

both front to rear brake pipes under a plastic cover unable to check thoroughly

near-side rear wheel bearing starting to wear

Fail 17 Feb 2011 78,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes under a plastic cover unable to check thoroughly

near-side rear wheel bearing starting to wear

Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,113 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 73,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,753 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 71,737 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 71,737 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,027 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,893 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 66,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N131 AUY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N131 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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What year was N131 AUY registered?

N131 AUY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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