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N150 OYT

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,802 mi
Last recorded113,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN150 OYT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 113,802 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2024 113,510 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 112,750 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 109,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 108,640 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 108,632 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 105,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,568 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 1 May 2014 98,331 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 98,302 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 98,302 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine overheating after emmisions test.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,894 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 94,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2007 93,399 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge on limit

o/s/r/wheel arch

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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N150 OYT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N150 OYT, 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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N150 OYT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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