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N656 AUK

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,553 mi
Last recorded85,553 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 AUK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,553 miles

Engine water leak, water pump area?

Exhaust front pipe hitting engine mounting

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

N/S/F drive shaft to gear box oil seal leaking

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

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

o/s/r brake light intermitant fault

Fail 12 Mar 2013 85,553 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine water leak, water pump area?

Exhaust front pipe hitting engine mounting

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

N/S/F drive shaft to gear box oil seal leaking

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

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

o/s/r brake light intermitant fault

Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,971 miles

both front brake discs corroded

oil and temp lights flashing when engine is hot

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2012 81,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front brake discs corroded

oil and temp lights flashing when engine is hot

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,136 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 77,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil light illuminated whilst on idle

Pass 15 Mar 2010 73,492 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 73,492 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,465 miles

offside front outer brake pad starting to become low

rear number plate cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2009 71,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,400 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,122 miles

rear wiper blade completely torn(original equipment type)

steel brake pipe to o/s/front flexible hose shows surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 64,312 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 64,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

rear wiper rubber missing

slight play in n/s front rack

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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N656 AUK is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N656 AUK, 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 N656 AUK registered?

N656 AUK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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