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N171 OYT

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,253 mi
Last recorded114,253 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 OYT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 114,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 113,083 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 11,199 miles

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing both sides ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 111,666 miles

Oil leak ()

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 18 May 2016 111,071 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 109,350 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 109,350 miles

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 106,658 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,557 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 159,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 159,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 149,750 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2010 149,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2008 147,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 147,254 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 138,598 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 138,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 128,335 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 128,335 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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N171 OYT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N171 OYT, 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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N171 OYT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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