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N339 AOL

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,104 mi
Last recorded40,104 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN339 AOL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,104 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner wheel arches have bubbles of corrosion

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

under body & sills corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 38,548 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on edge and perished

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust rubbers split and perished

some area covered with grease making hard to inspect

Fail 11 Aug 2017 38,540 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on edge and perished

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust rubbers split and perished

some area covered with grease making hard to inspect

Pass 9 Jan 2016 35,235 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,138 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 34,138 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,995 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 32,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,796 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 31,745 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,243 miles

nearsaide front wheel bearing noisey

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,726 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,998 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks on outer edge of tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2009 26,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre has cracks on outer edge of tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,286 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,133 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,121 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2005 18,853 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 18,853 miles

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

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

corrosion to brake discs.

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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N339 AOL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N339 AOL, 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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N339 AOL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N339 AOL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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