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N186 NUD

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,321 mi
Last recorded86,321 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 NUD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 86,321 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine becoming noisey, suspect water pump bearing.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,321 miles

Engine becoming noisey, suspect water pump bearing.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,987 miles

advise n/s/f steering rack boot perished

advise o/s/f sill rusty

advise o/s/r wheel arch rusty

advise slight play in both front top shocker mounts

Fail 5 Oct 2010 84,987 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise handbrake travel is long

advise n/s/f steering rack boot perished

advise o/s/f sill rusty

advise o/s/r wheel arch rusty

advise slight play in both front top shocker mounts

Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,510 miles

advise both front wipers split on ends

advise n/s/f steering rack boot perished

advise o/s sill rusty

advise slight play in o/s/f top shocker mounting

Fail 30 Sep 2009 82,510 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise both front wipers split on ends

advise n/s/f steering rack boot perished

advise o/s sill rusty

advise slight play in o/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 30 Sep 2008 78,727 miles

advise front exhaust joint rusty

advise handbrake travel is long

advise n/s/f steering rack boot perished

Fail 30 Sep 2008 78,727 miles

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

advise front exhaust joint rusty

advise handbrake travel is long

advise n/s/f steering rack boot perished

advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven and perished

Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,001 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 75,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise n/s/f tyre tread low

advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 29 Sep 2006 71,370 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 71,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust exhaust noisey

o/s/sill corroded slightly

slight play at o/s lower ball joint

Pass 27 Sep 2005 64,851 miles

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

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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N186 NUD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N186 NUD, 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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N186 NUD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N186 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N186 NUD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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