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N157 TRG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,504 mi
Last recorded78,504 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 TRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,504 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,690 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 77,690 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,693 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 76,671 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,257 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 17,302 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,558 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,156 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,919 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,689 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,120 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 67,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,895 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,730 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,886 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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N157 TRG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N157 TRG, 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 N157 TRG registered?

N157 TRG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N157 TRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 TRG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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