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N650 BVV

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

70,541 mi
Last recorded70,541 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN650 BVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 70,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auto gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 68,428 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 68,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 65,441 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 65,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 64,391 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 May 2013 64,015 miles

Battery poorly secured

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Steering rack damp

Fail 15 Apr 2013 63,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 63,569 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight cracking to o/s/r tyre

Struggled to pass emissions.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,091 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 63,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 62,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wiper blades split but clear the screen effectively.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 62,795 miles

Wiper blades split but clear the screen effectively.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,532 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,288 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 31 Mar 2008 62,288 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,713 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 61,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 61,119 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 61,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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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N650 BVV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N650 BVV, 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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N650 BVV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 April 1996.

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