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N495 AOX

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,271 mi
Last recorded130,271 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 AOX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 130,271 miles

1.damage to front 2.heavy oil leaks 3.slight play in o/s front steering rack end 4.slight wear on front brake discs and corroded on edges 5.slight play in both front strut tops

6.surface corrosion of parts of rear chassis

Pass 6 Dec 2008 123,770 miles

1. front end damaged, 2. bad oil leaks, 3. slight play in front wheel bearings, 4. slight play in front strut topps, 5. surface corrosion of rear chassis.6. v slight noise in rear wheel bearings.

Fail 6 Dec 2008 123,770 miles

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

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

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

1. front end damaged, 2. bad oil leaks, 3. slight play in front wheel bearings, 4. slight play in front strut topps, 5. surface corrosion of rear chassis.6. v slight noise in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 114,566 miles

1.very slight play in both front steering rack ends 2.front brake flexi hoses just starting to perrish 3.heavy oil leaks 4.long handbrake travel

Fail 24 Nov 2007 114,478 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

1.very slight play in both front steering rack ends 2.front brake flexi hoses just starting to perrish 3.heavy oil leaks 4.long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2006 106,084 miles

1.o/s front wiper blade split on edges †2.slight play in o/s front steering rack †3.heavy eingine and gearbox oil leaks †4.rattle on rear exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2005 96,993 miles

1.engine oil leaks †2.wear on front brake discs †3.slight damage to n/s/r lamp unit †4.slight play in o/s/f steering rack †5.n/s/f tyre worn on edge †6.alternator belt loose

7.clutch pedal rubber missing †

Fail 19 Nov 2005 96,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

1.engine oil leaks †2.wear on front brake discs †3.slight damage to n/s/r lamp †4.slight play in o/s/f steering rack †5.n/s/f tyre worn on edge †6.alternator belt loose

7.clutch pedal antislip missing †

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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N495 AOX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N495 AOX, 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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N495 AOX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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