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N604 PPN

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

796,699 mi
Last recorded796,699 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN604 PPN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 796,699 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 78,985 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 71,452 miles

both rear chassis legs have slight corrosion

both rear lower inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,295 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear chassis/upper shock absorber mounting area signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre worn (2.5mm)

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 14 Jan 2010 63,294 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear chassis/upper shock absorber mounting area signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre worn (2.5mm)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,968 miles

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

n/s door mirror body slightly loose

o/s/r tyre has slight distortion

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,215 miles

stone chip in nearside headlight

Fail 14 Jan 2008 48,213 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

stone chip in nearside headlight

Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,691 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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N604 PPN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N604 PPN, 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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N604 PPN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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