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N180 MAM

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,890 mi
Last recorded116,890 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 MAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 116,890 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 116,882 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres wearing on inner edges possible tracking out

o/s/f wing dented

Pass 21 May 2008 112,774 miles

front suspension needs adjustin

front dics rusty

front springs shocks 2nd hand

Fail 23 Apr 2008 112,466 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front discs rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2007 107,042 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 107,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 103,243 miles

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

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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N180 MAM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N180 MAM, 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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N180 MAM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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