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N54 VOM

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,449 mi
Last recorded82,449 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 VOM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 82,449 miles

Airbag light illuminated.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 82,449 miles

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

Airbag light illuminated.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Oil level on minimum.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,549 miles

Airbag light is illuminated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 80,549 miles

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

Airbag light is illuminated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,136 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes badly perished

front registration plate backing deteriorated slightly

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Fail 8 Oct 2010 79,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front anti roll bar link bushes badly perished

front registration plate backing deteriorated slightly

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,894 miles

airbag light on

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber/top mount

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,941 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 74,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 73,148 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 73,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 71,163 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 71,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 68,936 miles

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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N54 VOM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N54 VOM, 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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N54 VOM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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