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N418 FCR

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,405 mi
Last recorded95,405 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN418 FCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,405 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,032 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,059 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,495 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 87,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres are 155,s fronts are 165,s

slight damage on front no.plate

Fail 6 Jul 2009 87,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres are 155,s fronts are 165,s

slight damage on front no.plate

Fail 20 May 2008 85,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both front wheel rims slightly distorted.

rear tyres started to perrish.

slight wear in front lower arm bushes.

fuel filter very corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 85,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both front wheel rims slightly distorted.

rear tyres started to perrish.

slight wear in front lower arm bushes.

fuel filter very corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 82,654 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 79,841 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 79,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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N418 FCR is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N418 FCR, 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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What year was N418 FCR registered?

N418 FCR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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