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N656 PUV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,231 mi
Last recorded94,231 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 PUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 94,231 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 89,838 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

play in front steering arms/rack

Pass 13 Jan 2012 85,872 miles

front brake pads low (warning wires from pads missing)

noise and knock from upper steering column

offside rear wheel trim is a poor fit

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

some play within steering ball joints

Fail 11 Jan 2012 85,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake pads low (warning wires from pads missing)

noise and knock from upper steering column

offside rear wheel trim is a poor fit

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

some play within steering ball joints

Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,100 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 81,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 81,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

damage to nearside headlamp

Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,209 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 80,209 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 79,734 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges,oil leaks,corroding underside,brake pads unable to check,crack in nearside headlamp glass

Pass 8 Mar 2006 74,707 miles

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 PUV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PUV, 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 PUV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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