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N403 NUG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,191 mi
Last recorded119,191 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 NUG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 119,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 119,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 110,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 110,662 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 101,950 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 101,950 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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N403 NUG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N403 NUG, 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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N403 NUG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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