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N327 DYD

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,327 mi
Last recorded85,327 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN327 DYD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 85,327 miles

Oil leak

front wipers starting to split

subframe corroding

underbdy starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jan 2013 85,320 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

front wipers starting to split

subframe corroding

underbdy starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front subframe corroding

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front top shock mounts

slight play in o/s rack arm

under body starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2011 82,254 miles

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

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

Handbrake Lever Travel High

O/s and N/s Front Brake Warning Wiring Damaged

Oil leak

Rear Number Plate Cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2011 82,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Handbrake Lever Travel High

O/s and N/s Front Brake Warning Wiring Damaged

Oil leak

Rear Number Plate Cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2010 78,660 miles

some wear in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jan 2010 78,660 miles

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

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

some wear in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jan 2009 74,443 miles

rear no plate slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2009 74,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no plate slightly damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2008 71,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre deflated and split to cords

Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,447 miles

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

Spare tyre deflated and split to cords

Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,134 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 63,242 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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N327 DYD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N327 DYD, 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 N327 DYD registered?

N327 DYD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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