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N160 BMG

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 BMG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,600 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 87,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,640 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,318 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 79,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 79,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,714 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 75,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,192 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lower engine mount insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,098 miles

Nail in o/side rear tyre.

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2006 54,098 miles

Nail in o/side rear tyre.

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

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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N160 BMG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N160 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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What year was N160 BMG registered?

N160 BMG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N160 BMG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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