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N223 NTL

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

48,517 mi
Last recorded48,517 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 NTL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 48,517 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 48,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,860 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 42,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,513 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 38,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/door mirror glass missing

o/s/rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,631 miles

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

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

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

n/s/door mirror glass missing

o/s/rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2008 31,314 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 31,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 31,027 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,658 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 28,658 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,549 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 25,549 miles

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

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

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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N223 NTL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 N223 NTL, 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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N223 NTL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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