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N513 GMA

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,473 mi
Last recorded108,473 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN513 GMA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 108,473 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

front cross member corroded

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2013 108,473 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

front cross member corroded

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 103,111 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 103,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front seat belt clasp faulty

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,749 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 97,741 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,791 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 90,791 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 26 Nov 2009 84,521 miles

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

drivers door outer handle slightly stiff

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 84,521 miles

drivers door outer handle slightly stiff

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 26 Nov 2008 76,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,582 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,367 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 66,367 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2006 62,679 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 58,991 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 58,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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N513 GMA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N513 GMA, 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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N513 GMA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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