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N56 GCR

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,796 mi
Last recorded89,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 GCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,763 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 89,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached broken (2.7.2b)

emissions not tested --- overheated

Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,054 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,555 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,542 miles

Front pads low

Pass 27 Jun 2009 85,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,174 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2008 83,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2007 80,724 miles

slight play in o/s/f sterring rack

slight poor earth on o/s/r light unit

Fail 27 Jul 2007 80,724 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f sterring rack

slight poor earth on o/s/r light unit

Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,709 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 77,709 miles

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

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 1 Aug 2005 73,916 miles

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)

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

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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N56 GCR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N56 GCR, 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 N56 GCR registered?

N56 GCR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N56 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N56 GCR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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