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N625 TPC

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,555 mi
Last recorded100,555 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN625 TPC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 100,555 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 100,555 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 99,873 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 95,051 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,051 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,583 miles

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

hand brake needs adjusting

play in nearside front lower ball joint

play in nearside front top shock mount

Pass 16 Apr 2012 85,053 miles

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

oil leak

sports exhaust fitted

suspension has been lowered

Pass 11 Apr 2011 97,183 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 96,982 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,783 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,732 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid near minimum level

Pass 20 Jan 2009 83,384 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,199 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 79,143 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Item 4, free play @ steering wheel is present before steering repairs are carried out. It may be their is free play @ the steering coloumn lower universal joint, needs further investigation of unit.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,275 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 69,416 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 69,318 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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N625 TPC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N625 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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What year was N625 TPC registered?

N625 TPC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N625 TPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N625 TPC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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