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N29 OGP

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,419 mi
Last recorded71,419 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 OGP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 71,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint at connection to catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also partially obscured by underseal. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake system has little reserve travel.

Fail 17 Jun 2026 71,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint at connection to catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also partially obscured by underseal. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake system has little reserve travel.

Pass 2 Jul 2025 70,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,251 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 70,251 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,732 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded and holed towards front - outside prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2022 69,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper bush missing, lower bush virtually non existent (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper bush missing, lower bush virtually non existent (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded and holed towards front - outside prescribed areas

Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,069 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 69,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,663 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes coated with underseal

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,297 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 61,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear wiper blade u/s

wear in both steering rack ball joints (steering arm inner joints)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,026 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 58,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,580 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 55,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,886 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,608 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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N29 OGP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N29 OGP, 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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N29 OGP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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