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N436 DEY

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,997 mi
Last recorded100,997 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN436 DEY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 100,997 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 100,997 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,378 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 83,334 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 83,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 72,138 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,901 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 59,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N436 DEY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N436 DEY, 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 N436 DEY registered?

N436 DEY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N436 DEY safe to buy?

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