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N163 VPB

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,063 mi
Last recorded82,063 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 VPB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 82,063 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 80,094 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

auxiliary belt is excessively loose

Pass 23 Oct 2023 78,453 miles

Exhaust is corroded and weak

Nearside Driveshaft, inner cv/oil seal is leaking

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front brake discs are warped (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 78,453 miles

Exhaust is corroded and weak

Nearside Driveshaft, inner cv/oil seal is leaking

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front brake discs are warped (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 76,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp is not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs are warped (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 76,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp is not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs are warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,434 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 73,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,313 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front brake discs corroded but not weakened

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,524 miles

all tyres are starting to perish

front brake discs are in poor condition

offside front top mount is worn

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

rear bumper is insecure on the offside

Fail 10 Oct 2018 68,524 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

all tyres are starting to perish

front brake discs are in poor condition

offside front top mount is worn

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

rear bumper is insecure on the offside

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,854 miles

nearside front top mount is worn

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear bumper is insecure on the offside

Fail 17 Oct 2017 65,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front top mount is worn

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear bumper is insecure on the offside

Pass 3 Oct 2016 61,650 miles

NSF shock absorber damp

Pad warning light wire broken

Pass 14 Oct 2015 57,471 miles

Slight play front top mounts

NSF shock absorber damp

NSF steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,851 miles

n/s rack gaiter perished

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,625 miles

front brake pads look low

front under wheel archs covered fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2011 45,352 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 45,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,563 miles

carried out in wet conditions

Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,987 miles

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

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

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

damage to bodywork

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 3 Mar 2009 39,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

damage to bodywork

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,402 miles

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

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

damage to body work

Fail 19 Mar 2008 35,402 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

damage to body work

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,108 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,572 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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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N163 VPB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N163 VPB, 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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N163 VPB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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