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N633 ARA

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,827 mi
Last recorded102,827 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN633 ARA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2010 102,827 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres nearing limit and cracking

both rear tyres getting low

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter damp (possible engine/gearbox oil leak?)

pin hole in nearside front c.v gaiter (damp).

slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 27 Nov 2010 102,827 miles

both front tyres nearing limit and cracking

both rear tyres getting low

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter damp (possible engine/gearbox oil leak?)

pin hole in nearside front c.v gaiter (damp).

slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 28 Nov 2009 99,488 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 94,118 miles

lower efficiency n/s handbrake

n/s mirror glass secured with tape

Fail 19 Dec 2008 94,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres just legal

front brake discs worn & badly corroded - just acceptable

lower efficiency n/s handbrake

n/s mirror glass secured with tape

o/s/f brake binding - just acceptable

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Dec 2007 86,742 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 80,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 80,405 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 71,851 miles

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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N633 ARA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N633 ARA, 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 N633 ARA registered?

N633 ARA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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