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N260 RBC

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,001 mi
Last recorded64,001 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 RBC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 64,001 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre cracking and deteriated slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Fail 6 May 2009 63,928 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre cracking and deteriated slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Pass 27 May 2008 57,185 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 56,956 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 May 2007 52,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 52,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,602 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 47,602 miles

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

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

Offside 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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N260 RBC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N260 RBC, 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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N260 RBC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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