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N656 BRP

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,639 mi
Last recorded105,639 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 BRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 105,639 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 105,639 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 97,245 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 97,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 93,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,090 miles

N/S/F lower swivel gaitor split

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2007 83,413 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,848 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on walls

o/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

oil leak

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 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N656 BRP, 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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N656 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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