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N131 VOM

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,045 mi
Last recorded83,045 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 VOM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear outer pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load wire brading bent (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside mirror held with tape

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load wire brading bent (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Rear tyres small cracks on side walls -- perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

bonnet release lever broken

fuel filter corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 83,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear outer pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load wire brading bent (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside mirror held with tape

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load wire brading bent (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Rear tyres small cracks on side walls -- perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

bonnet release lever broken

fuel filter corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 73,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,793 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 65,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slifgt noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,255 miles

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

slifgt noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,249 miles

advise offside outer cv boot damp

Fail 23 Apr 2013 59,249 miles

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

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

advise offside outer cv boot damp

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,061 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wear to nearside front tyre on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

perishing to rear tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,649 miles

offside front shocker damp

security of brake pedal rubber

Fail 24 Apr 2009 44,607 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front shocker damp

security of brake pedal rubber

Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,720 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 40,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,760 miles

condition of front discs borderline

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 VOM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N131 VOM, 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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N131 VOM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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