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N36 AUK

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,966 mi
Last recorded66,966 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 AUK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,966 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 66,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,649 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 55,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,935 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 42,935 miles

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

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 25 Feb 2016 32,241 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,719 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 31,719 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,156 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 31,156 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,389 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 30,389 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,804 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 29,804 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,700 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,699 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,211 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 28,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,529 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,268 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,024 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 25,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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N36 AUK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N36 AUK, 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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N36 AUK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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