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N383 LGV

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,927 mi
Last recorded110,927 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN383 LGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 110,927 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 110,925 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 107,056 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 103,674 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 103,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 98,361 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 95,898 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 95,898 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 92,981 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 92,926 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 89,763 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 89,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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N383 LGV is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N383 LGV, 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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N383 LGV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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