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N423 AOB

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,051 mi
Last recorded91,051 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 AOB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,051 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 91,051 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,886 miles

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

Oil leak

deep perish cracks offside rear outer tyre wall

Fail 14 Jun 2014 87,870 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

deep perish cracks offside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,552 miles

O/S/R TYRE WALLS CRACKED -- N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EGDE -- SLIGHT NOISE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,859 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F TOP SHOCK MTG--SLIGHT CRACKS O/S/R TYRE WALL--SLIGHT NOISE REAR W/BRG'S--SLIGHT JUDDER FRT BRAKES

Fail 13 Jun 2012 82,859 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)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F TOP SHOCK MTG--SLIGHT CRACKS O/S/R TYRE WALL--SLIGHT NOISE REAR W/BRG'S--SLIGHT JUDDER FRT BRAKES

Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,188 miles

EXHAUS T IN POOR CONDITION , NOISE FROM BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS , BOTH REAR CHASSIS CORRODED .

Fail 10 Jun 2011 80,188 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

EXHAUS T IN POOR CONDITION , NOISE FROM BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS , BOTH REAR CHASSIS CORRODED .

Pass 10 Jun 2010 76,733 miles

SLIGHT NOISE ON BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS , BOTH FRONT OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES BADLY PERISHED .

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,459 miles

SLIGHT NOISE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS--SLIGHT LEAK O/S/F SHOCK

Pass 9 Jun 2008 69,461 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 69,461 miles

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

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT NOISE , SLIGHT NOISE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS , N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT , FRONT BRAKE DISC,S CORRODED .

Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,397 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 64,397 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SLIGHT WEAKNESS ON O/S/R FOOT BALANCE

Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,255 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 59,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N423 AOB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N423 AOB, 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 N423 AOB registered?

N423 AOB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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