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N629 CVU

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,849 mi
Last recorded88,849 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 CVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,849 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 88,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

slight judder on the front brakes

Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,781 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 84,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,626 miles

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

outer edge of n/s front tyre wearing

rear end of o/s sill gettimg weak

Pass 16 May 2013 77,918 miles

cooling fan not working

rear end of o/s sill getting weak

Fail 16 May 2013 77,918 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cooling fan not working

rear end of o/s sill getting weak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2011 74,176 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,693 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

suspect o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,214 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 69,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 67,710 miles

cut in o/s rear tyre side wall

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,193 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 63,991 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N629 CVU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N629 CVU, 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 N629 CVU registered?

N629 CVU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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