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N505 GRV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,664 mi
Last recorded134,664 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 GRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 134,664 miles

Free play noted at steering wheel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch excessively corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2019 134,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Wing corroded and holed ,but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2019 134,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Wing corroded and holed ,but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 133,886 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 133,302 miles

Both rear chassis rails corroded and both front floors corroded.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 132,529 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 131,787 miles

engine cooling fan partially seized

Pass 2 Dec 2014 131,377 miles

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

front anti roll bar link bushes perished and split

n/s/f top mount slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2013 129,099 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 129,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 125,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox mounting bush is heavily deteriorated

slight leak of power steering fluid

Fail 12 Dec 2012 125,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox mounting bush is heavily deteriorated

slight leak of power steering fluid

Pass 28 Dec 2011 119,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 115,059 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f childseat fitted

one rear exhaust mount is broken

Pass 9 Jan 2010 111,422 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 107,988 miles

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

Oil leak

rear silencer box rubber hanger perrished

Fail 8 Jan 2009 107,985 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

rear silencer box rubber hanger perrished

Pass 12 Jan 2008 104,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 99,437 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 94,796 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 94,796 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N505 GRV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N505 GRV, 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 N505 GRV registered?

N505 GRV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N505 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 GRV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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