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N138 FTU

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,965 mi
Last recorded85,965 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 FTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 85,965 miles

engine oil leak

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 12 May 2011 85,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 23 Jun 2010 85,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,082 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,939 miles

centre exhaust corroded at rear silencer

off side outer c/v gaiter cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2009 82,939 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust corroded at rear silencer

off side outer c/v gaiter cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2008 80,286 miles

fine cracks to off side front brake flex

oil on off side steering rack gaiter

Fail 2 Jun 2008 80,286 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

fine cracks to off side front brake flex

oil on off side steering rack gaiter

Pass 25 May 2007 78,687 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 78,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

run out offside front brake disc

Pass 25 May 2006 77,013 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 77,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

spare tyre defective

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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N138 FTU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N138 FTU, 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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N138 FTU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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