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N455 OWV

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,168 mi
Last recorded128,168 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN455 OWV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 128,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings a little noisey

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 11 May 2011 128,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings a little noisey

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 10 May 2010 125,713 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc's worn on limit

Fail 30 Apr 2010 125,627 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc's worn on limit

Pass 9 Apr 2009 122,332 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 122,332 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 117,164 miles

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

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

Oil leak

crack in nearside headlamp glass

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 May 2007 115,319 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 115,319 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 108,052 miles

Offside rear tyre perished and cut but not exposing cord

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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N455 OWV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc 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 N455 OWV, 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 N455 OWV registered?

N455 OWV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 May 1996.

Is N455 OWV safe to buy?

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