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N639 BCF

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,781 mi
Last recorded86,781 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN639 BCF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,781 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 86,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 74,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 64,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

both front & nearside rear tyres deteriorating

both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

corrosion around both rear axle mounts

general under body corrosion

offside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

slight corrosion around offside rear upper shockabsorber mount

Fail 7 Jun 2014 53,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

both front & nearside rear tyres deteriorating

both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

corrosion around both rear axle mounts

general under body corrosion

offside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

slight corrosion around offside rear upper shockabsorber mount

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,032 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 37,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2012 33,039 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 33,031 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 32,776 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 32,363 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,710 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,523 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,603 miles

Both rear tyres perished on side walls

offside wing mirror cracked

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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N639 BCF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N639 BCF, 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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N639 BCF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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