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N329 GBK

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,153 mi
Last recorded95,153 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN329 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,153 miles

Chassis rails at rear corroded not within a prescribed area

Emissions only just passed on Lambda due to slight leak in rear exhaust

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

Front exhaust deteriorating

Light scratching on windscreen

Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded, not within a prescribed area

Offside front floor area starting to corrode

Offside front shock absorber damp

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear exhaust leaking slightly

Steering rack boots starting to perish

Fail 25 Jul 2014 95,076 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chassis rails at rear corroded not within a prescribed area

Emissions only just passed on Lambda due to slight leak in rear exhaust

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

Front brake discs corroding

Front exhaust deteriorating

Light scratching on windscreen

Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded, not within a prescribed area

Offside front floor area starting to corrode

Offside front shock absorber damp

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear exhaust leaking slightly

Steering rack boots starting to perish

Pass 2 May 2013 84,442 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Slight engine oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside inner sill at rear starting to corrode

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Outer sills at rear starting to corrode

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Spare tyre perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 84,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside inner sill at rear starting to corrode

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Outer sills at rear starting to corrode

Rear tyres starting to perish

Slight engine oil leak

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Spare tyre perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Pass 3 May 2012 82,910 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 82,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,137 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 81,093 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 79,360 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 79,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 77,400 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Fail 30 Apr 2009 77,398 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

ADVISE EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Pass 21 Apr 2008 75,371 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing getting worn

Pass 20 Apr 2007 73,214 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 70,771 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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N329 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N329 GBK, 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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N329 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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