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N283 MGF

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,982 mi
Last recorded104,982 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 MGF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 104,982 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 104,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 104,346 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 92,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2009 92,968 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2008 84,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Outer Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2007 79,100 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 79,041 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake fluid level low and dirty

font tyres are different size too rear tyres

near side rear tyre has a nail in it

unable too have clear veiw of front pads

Pass 6 Apr 2006 69,968 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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N283 MGF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N283 MGF, 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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N283 MGF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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