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N653 FTP

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,327 mi
Last recorded59,327 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 FTP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,327 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 59,319 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

air bag light on

Fail 16 Feb 2010 59,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,007 miles

minimum reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 11 Feb 2009 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

minimum reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,195 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 50,208 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 50,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 46,868 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 46,868 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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N653 FTP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc 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 N653 FTP, 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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N653 FTP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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