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N149 FTM

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,842 mi
Last recorded111,842 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 FTM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 111,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake flexis under sealed

coilovers fitted on front

suspension arms heavily undersealed

under side of vehical heavily under sealed

Fail 2 Feb 2024 111,842 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car over heated as fan not coming on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

brake flexi pipes under sealed

coilovers fitted on front

suspension arms heavily undersealed

under side of car heavily under sealed

Pass 21 May 2015 111,830 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 111,830 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

play nearside front steering

play offside front wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,802 miles

exhaust back box supporting rubber missing but system still secure

surface corrosion on body work

Fail 9 Mar 2015 111,796 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust back box supporting rubber missing but system still secure

surface corrosion on body work

Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,761 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2013 111,752 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2011 111,735 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 11,702 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2008 110,756 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2008 110,750 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 103,215 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 103,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight movement in front o/s top shocker mount

slight movement in front o/s track rod end

Pass 14 Oct 2005 93,600 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 93,600 miles

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

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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 FTM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N149 FTM, 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 N149 FTM registered?

N149 FTM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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