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N149 CAN

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,597 mi
Last recorded118,597 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 CAN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 118,597 miles

Alternator Belt Cracked

Coolant leak

Exhaust very rusty

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

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

Play in nearside steering arm

Pass 24 Sep 2012 114,440 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2012 114,369 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2011 110,085 miles

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2010 105,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 96,277 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 96,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 91,384 miles

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT †WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK †WEAR TO N/S/R WHEEL BEARING †INNER FACE OF N/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED †SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 22 Sep 2006 86,644 miles

advice slight play in n/s sterring rack

advise front discs low

advise header tank split

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 CAN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CAN, 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 CAN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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