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N648 OUF

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,253 mi
Last recorded77,253 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN648 OUF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,253 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 77,253 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,974 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

engine oil leaking

gearbox oil leaking

Fail 1 Sep 2009 70,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

engine oil leaking

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2008 64,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 61,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Sep 2007 61,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,932 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 54,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N648 OUF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N648 OUF, 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 N648 OUF registered?

N648 OUF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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