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N483 TPR

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,362 mi
Last recorded88,362 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN483 TPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,362 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly rough.

N/s/r wheel arch rusty.

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

O/s/r outer sill andwheel arch rusty.

O/s/r shock absorber cover insecure.

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

Suspension leans to o/s.

Fail 2 May 2015 88,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Both rear wheel arches rusty.

Both rear wheel bearings slightly rough.

Exhaust rusty.

N/s/r wheel dented.

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

O/s/r outer sill rusty.

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

Pass 30 May 2014 78,395 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2014 78,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 10 May 2013 72,009 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,839 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2012 69,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear wheel arches corrosion

Pass 17 May 2011 67,742 miles

both rear wheel arches corrosion present

Fail 17 May 2010 65,450 miles

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

nearside mirror broken

Pass 17 May 2010 65,450 miles

nearside mirror broken

Pass 11 May 2009 61,607 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 57,433 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 57,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2007 53,117 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 15 May 2006 48,569 miles

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

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 TPR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TPR, 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 TPR registered?

N483 TPR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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