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N661 BVV

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,134 mi
Last recorded123,134 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN661 BVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 123,134 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

spare tyre soft

Fail 26 Mar 2009 123,116 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

spare tyre soft

Pass 2 Apr 2008 166,184 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 113,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 104,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

os washer jet blocked

recommend handbrake adjustment

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 28 Mar 2007 104,496 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

os washer jet blocked

recommend handbrake adjustment

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 25 Apr 2006 93,742 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 93,742 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N661 BVV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N661 BVV, 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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N661 BVV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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