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N268 DML

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,869 mi
Last recorded61,869 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 DML
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,869 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

nearside front inner steering rack arm slight play

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter oily

nearside rear inner tyre perished

nearside steering gaiter oily

Fail 17 Oct 2011 61,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

nearside front inner steering rack arm slight play

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter oily

nearside rear inner tyre perished

nearside steering gaiter oily

Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,767 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 53,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorating.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front wiper blade rubber splitting.

Oil leak

Spare tyre deflated.

Fail 3 Oct 2009 44,623 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorating.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front wiper blade rubber splitting.

Oil leak

Spare tyre deflated.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,822 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 39,819 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 38,654 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,654 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 37,221 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 37,221 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise front brake discs poor condition/ slight/

Pass 6 Aug 2005 36,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 Aug 2005 36,195 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise slight play and noise from lower steering column

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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N268 DML is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N268 DML, 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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N268 DML is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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