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N483 OCU

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN483 OCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2011 99,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare wheel not fitted

sports silencer fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 90,947 miles

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

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

exhaust fouling rear axle

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 15 Oct 2008 85,596 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,982 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 77,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 69,534 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 69,534 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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N483 OCU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N483 OCU, 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 N483 OCU registered?

N483 OCU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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