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N154 BMG

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,475 mi
Last recorded66,475 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 BMG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2009 66,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in very poor condition

front shock-absorbers seem to have reduced damping

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nearside and offside rear wheel bearings are a little noisy

rear number plate has damage to letter b but is legible

Fail 9 Jan 2009 52,756 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nearside and offside rear wheel bearings are a little noisy

rear number plate has damage to letter b but is legible

Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,330 miles

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/r service brake slightly low on performance

rear reg plate damaged

some lift in both front shock-absorbers and some lift in both front top mounts

Fail 17 Jan 2008 44,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished strongly advise replacement

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/r service brake slightly low on performance

rear reg plate damaged

some lift in both front shock-absorbers and some lift in both front top mounts

Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N154 BMG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N154 BMG, 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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N154 BMG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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