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N23 AOF

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,496 mi
Last recorded74,496 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 AOF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 74,496 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 74,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s mirror insecure

o/s wheel arch corroded

o/s/r shocker body corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,599 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 62,586 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,430 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,031 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,363 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

Fail 19 Mar 2009 58,319 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,733 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 55,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,408 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 53,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,438 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 50,438 miles

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

offside sill corroded

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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N23 AOF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N23 AOF, 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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What year was N23 AOF registered?

N23 AOF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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