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N577 BBU

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,709 mi
Last recorded104,709 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN577 BBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 104,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres scuffed

centre and rear exhaust hangers poor condition

hanbrake high

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Oct 2015 99,369 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 99,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both wipers torn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,849 miles

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

power steering belt slighty loose

Fail 6 Oct 2014 93,819 miles

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

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

power steering belt slighty loose

Pass 30 Sep 2013 85,796 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

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

Slite wear in drivers door latch

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 80,998 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,789 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2011 79,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,265 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 74,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 71,979 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 71,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 70,297 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2007 70,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,287 miles

Nearside Front 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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N577 BBU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N577 BBU, 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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N577 BBU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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