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N61 MTC

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,243 mi
Last recorded56,243 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN61 MTC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 56,243 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 56,243 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 56,006 miles

Covers over front to rear brake pipes unable to give full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2023 55,588 miles

Covers fitted over front to rear brake pipes unable to give full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,090 miles

Covers fitted over front to rear brake pipes unable to give full inspection

Pass 13 May 2021 54,690 miles

Covers fitted over front to rear brake pipes unable to give full inspection

Pass 18 May 2020 54,258 miles

Covers fitted over front to rear brake pipes unable to give full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,681 miles

Front to rear brake pipes covers fitted unable to give full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,004 miles

Front to rear brake pipes covers fitted unable to give full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,375 miles

Covers over front to rear brake pipes unable to give full inspection

Fail 20 Apr 2017 52,375 miles

Covers over front to rear brake pipes unable to give full inspection

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,709 miles

Covers over front to rear brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

Fail 22 Apr 2016 51,709 miles

Covers over front to rear brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,336 miles

covers over front to rear brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,336 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

covers over front to rear brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,588 miles

covers over front to rear brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

slight noise from bottom steering column joint

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,075 miles

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

nearside inner cv gaiter seeping gearbox oil

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,022 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 47,022 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,646 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,666 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,969 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 38,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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N61 MTC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N61 MTC, 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 N61 MTC registered?

N61 MTC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N61 MTC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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