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N466 OWV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,867 mi
Last recorded125,867 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN466 OWV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015 125,867 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet hinge insecure

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 122,037 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 121,931 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 117,953 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 117,870 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 113,766 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 113,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 110,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front wiper rubbers split

front to rear tyres different size

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2010 102,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 102,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 85,765 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 85,750 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cooling fan siezed up

engine overheated on emission test

Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,206 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Jun 2007 72,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 60,197 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N466 OWV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N466 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 N466 OWV registered?

N466 OWV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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