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N26 GNM

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,572 mi
Last recorded139,572 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 GNM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 139,572 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 139,565 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 133,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2012 133,510 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 19 May 2011 122,460 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 111,935 miles

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

Offside 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 22 May 2009 97,993 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 97,991 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2008 87,162 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 87,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2007 83,410 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 80,708 miles

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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N26 GNM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N26 GNM, 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 N26 GNM registered?

N26 GNM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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