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N305 TPD

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

71,529 mi
Last recorded71,529 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 TPD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,529 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2010 71,521 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,835 miles

anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

corr4osion to exhaust

corrosion to sub frame

corrosion to to all streering and sub frame parts

genaral corrosion to under side

heavy corrosion to rear chassis legs and back panel

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear wiper arm broken

Fail 3 Aug 2009 70,834 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

corr4osion to exhaust

corrosion to sub frame

anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

corrosion to to all streering and sub frame parts

genaral corrosion to under side

heavy corrosion to rear chassis legs and back panel

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,501 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2008 70,501 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 69,456 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)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f flexi

under side corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,456 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f flexi

under side corrosion

Fail 3 May 2007 69,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs and pads s/a

rear exhaust box

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 3 May 2006 67,647 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

insides of front discs corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2006 67,647 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

insides of front discs corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small chip in windscreen

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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N305 TPD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N305 TPD, 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 N305 TPD registered?

N305 TPD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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