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N149 BOV

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,377 mi
Last recorded117,377 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 BOV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 117,377 miles

Hole in nearside rear lamp lens.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle all components.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 117,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Hole in nearside rear lamp lens.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle all components.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 117,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear light lens holed

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 112,425 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 108,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

sump corroded and has oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 108,023 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 107,386 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 106,335 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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N149 BOV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N149 BOV, 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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N149 BOV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1996.

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