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1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

122,648 mi
Last recorded122,648 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 PDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2010 122,648 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2009 104,181 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 104,181 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,418 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 88,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 82,829 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 82,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 79,713 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 79,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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N309 PDF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N309 PDF, 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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N309 PDF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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