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N62 TCU

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,676 mi
Last recorded81,676 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN62 TCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,676 miles

Both rear axle bushes perrished

Both rear shock absorber mounting bushes perrished+ upper casings corroded

Corrosion on all jacking points

Corrosion on both front chassis legs

Corrosion on both rear chassis legs+ rear cross member

Corrosion on both rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

Corrosion on nearside steering rack mounting

Corrosion on rear torsion bar

Corrosion on rear wheel arches

Damage on offside rear wheel

Front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Front subframe corroded

Handbrake lever mechanism worn

Nearside front lower suspension arm mounting bush worn

Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Oil leak on engine

Travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Oct 2010 81,571 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear axle bushes perrished

Both rear shock absorber mounting bushes perrished+ upper casings corroded

Corrosion on all jacking points

Corrosion on both front chassis legs

Corrosion on both rear chassis legs+ rear cross member

Corrosion on both rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

Corrosion on nearside steering rack mounting

Corrosion on rear torsion bar

Corrosion on rear wheel arches

Damage on offside rear wheel

Front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Front subframe corroded

Handbrake lever mechanism worn

Nearside front lower suspension arm mounting bush worn

Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Oil leak on engine

Travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,032 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 79,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 73,031 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 73,018 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,970 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 71,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 69,087 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 68,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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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N62 TCU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N62 TCU, 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 N62 TCU registered?

N62 TCU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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