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N412 OYK

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

885,603 mi
Last recorded885,603 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 OYK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 885,603 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 88,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,723 miles

Oil leak

nearside front fog light broken

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 8 Jun 2010 84,723 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front fog light broken

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 7 May 2009 80,886 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 58,722 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

minor damage to near side front inner wheel rim

off side front and near side rear tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow

slight play from near side front wheel bearing

Fail 7 May 2008 58,722 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

minor damage to near side front inner wheel rim

off side front and near side rear tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow

slight play from near side front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,522 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 39,519 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

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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N412 OYK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N412 OYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N412 OYK registered?

N412 OYK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N412 OYK safe to buy?

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