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N516 AAN

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,793 mi
Last recorded166,793 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 AAN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 166,793 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 159,064 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 159,064 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 149,148 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)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 149,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 139,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 128,749 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 128,749 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2009 123,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 111,165 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 111,165 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 106,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

footbrake slightly hard/servo operation slightly low?????[low vacuum slightly]???

handbrake lever free travel slightly excessive ????

rear wiper arm broken . †foot brake operation slightly hard????

Fail 14 Mar 2007 106,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

footbrake slightly hard/servo operation slightly low?????[low vacuum slightly]???

handbrake lever free travel slightly excessive ????

rear wiper arm broken . †foot brake operation slightly hard????

Pass 16 Mar 2006 99,907 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 99,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

near side front hub slight free movement,

off side front wing panel damaged, †both front brake discs,inner surfaces slightly corroded,spare tyre new, †near side front inner brake pad lining low,others ok.

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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N516 AAN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N516 AAN, 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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N516 AAN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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