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N618 TPC

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,180 mi
Last recorded86,180 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN618 TPC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 86,180 miles

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

nearside front position lamp weak

offside rear wheel bearing slight wear

rear bumper and indicater weak

Fail 2 Jun 2011 86,115 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear bumper unclipped

offside and nearside rear cross member mountings corrosion evident

Pass 27 May 2010 83,606 miles

brake discs rusty

nearside rear indicater damaged

offside rear tyre and spare tyre deteriorated

rear bumper loose nearside

Fail 22 May 2010 83,595 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

brake discs rusty

nearside rear indicater damaged

offside rear tyre and spare tyre deteriorated

rear bumper loose nearside

Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,063 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear lamp damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2008 78,636 miles

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

rear bumper & indicater lens damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2007 69,971 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 10 Jan 2007 69,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

power steering drive belt badly perished

Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,798 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake travel high

rear bumper damaged n/s

Fail 19 Jan 2006 64,798 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel high

rear bumper damaged n/s

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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N618 TPC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N618 TPC, 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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N618 TPC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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