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N428 GNO

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,058 mi
Last recorded102,058 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 GNO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 102,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 99,494 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 99,474 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,338 miles

Front number plate cracked .

Nearside front shock absober weak.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 94,338 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate cracked .

Nearside front shock absober weak.

Pass 8 May 2009 92,905 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2008 88,404 miles

oil leak

play in steering

Pass 17 May 2007 83,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

grease around nearside hub origin unknown

noise from nearside front drive shaft

Fail 15 May 2007 83,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

exhaust leaking and corroded

front brake discs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

grease around nearside front hub origin unknown

noise from nearside front drive shaft

Pass 4 May 2006 78,879 miles

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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N428 GNO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N428 GNO, 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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N428 GNO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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