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N213 GBK

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

91,731 mi
Last recorded91,731 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 May 2017 91,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mounting area and length of chassies (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of sill; area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch ares (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mount area,and length of chassies (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

corrosion under all arch areas and in boot areas n/s/r and o/s/r wheel archs

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,770 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear crack in indicator lens

corrosion under wheel arch areas . n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r

slight bad earth on rear lights effecting position lights when indicators operated

Fail 16 Apr 2016 90,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor are inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear crack in indicator lens

corrosion under wheel arch areas . n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r

slight bad earth on rear lights effecting position lights when indicators operated

Pass 14 May 2015 89,136 miles

off side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 89,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

off side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 86,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

o/s/r chassis corroded out side of prescribed area

rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 10 Apr 2014 86,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

o/s/r chassis corroded out side of prescribed area

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,988 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 85,984 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,801 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 85,249 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 85,231 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 83,426 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 83,420 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2009 82,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 78,045 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,581 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 69,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,205 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 66,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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N213 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N213 GBK, 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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N213 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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