MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
nearside front inner c/v boot split
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
no gear nob fitted
poss engine mount gone
slight exhaust blow rear box joint
slight noise near side front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front anti roll bar link bushs starting to split
oil leak
slight damp patch near side front shocker
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N163 DYA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 N163 DYA, 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 N163 DYA registered?
N163 DYA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.
Is N163 DYA safe to buy?
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