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N547 OTX

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,279 mi
Last recorded63,279 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 OTX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,279 miles

n/s rear chassis

o/s front disc rusting

Pass 19 Dec 2013 61,644 miles

n/s rear chassis rusting

o/s rear disc rusting

Pass 18 Jan 2013 59,437 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 59,437 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s and o/s rear chassis rusting

Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,215 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 56,215 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rusting under side of car

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,082 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 53,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

n/s and o/s front discs rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,541 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 51,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,974 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 46,974 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,326 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 44,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 41,461 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 41,461 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N547 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N547 OTX, 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 N547 OTX registered?

N547 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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