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N662 APY

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,802 mi
Last recorded104,802 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN662 APY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2013 104,802 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiring to lambda to switch missing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 96,473 miles

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

offside front inner sill corroded/ holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,825 miles

nearside sill weakened not with in 30cm of suspension/brakes/steering

rear flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 89,355 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 89,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to chassis.

Cracks to brake flexis.

Pass 8 May 2008 79,927 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 79,922 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 71,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 65,756 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 65,756 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 65,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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N662 APY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N662 APY, 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 N662 APY registered?

N662 APY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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