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N653 OUF

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,990 mi
Last recorded94,990 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 OUF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,990 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Front anti roll bar bushes and wishbone bushes de-bonded,split and perished.

No airbag light displaying on dash.

Oil leak.

Play in lower part of steering column.

Slight noise from Nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in Offside rear wheel bearing,slight noise when spinning wheel.

Spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Nov 2014 94,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bad oil leak.

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust blowing

Front anti-roll bar bushes and wishbone bushes de-bonded,split and perished

No air-bag light

Offside brake disc excessively corroded

Rear flexi brake hoses ferrels corroded.

Rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Slight noise from Nearside rear wheel bearing.

Slight play in Offside rear wheel bearing,slight noise when spinning wheel

Spare tyre flat

Fail 4 Nov 2013 90,960 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 90,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,297 miles

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

slight play in left steering

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 76,011 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,588 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,827 miles

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

offside front wing undershield damaged.both front pad warning light wires broken.rear washer jet not working.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,209 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,718 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 61,716 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OUF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N653 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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N653 OUF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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