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N29 VEG

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,724 mi
Last recorded92,724 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 VEG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 92,724 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside front (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear chassis legs are corroded. However, not considered to effect braking to stability and not in a prescribed area to either suspension or seatbelts- marked with yellow chalk (6.1.A.1)

nearside mirror is damaged

offside rear back plate deteriorated

offside rear tyre is cracking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 92,724 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside front (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear chassis legs are corroded. However, not considered to effect braking to stability and not in a prescribed area to either suspension or seatbelts- marked with yellow chalk (6.1.A.1)

nearside mirror is damaged

offside rear back plate deteriorated

offside rear tyre is cracking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 91,691 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Rear tyre cracking around inner and outer tyre wall

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 91,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Rear tyre cracking around inner and outer tyre wall

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,465 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/s , o/s (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Indicator lens cover missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Travel at handbrake

Fail 26 Nov 2015 90,436 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint/ front joint - corroded/holed (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/s , o/s (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Indicator lens cover missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Travel at handbrake

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perrishing

travel at handbrake

Fail 20 Nov 2014 89,265 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perrishing

travel at handbrake

Pass 16 Nov 2013 88,141 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 88,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 87,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,172 miles

Front chassis corroded slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 86,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front chassis corroded slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 85,015 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 83,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake has excessive travel

Fail 18 Nov 2009 83,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake has excessive travel

Pass 15 Nov 2008 81,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,178 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 79,177 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 76,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust fitted incorrectly "knocking"

Fail 26 May 2006 76,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 VEG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VEG, 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 VEG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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