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N665 LGH

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,241 mi
Last recorded85,241 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN665 LGH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 85,241 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery is insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,424 miles

front disc in poor condition

front tyres worn inner edge

long travel h/brake

Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,073 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,274 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 77,274 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,346 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox leak

Fail 17 Aug 2006 64,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake efficiency only just met 50%

gearbox 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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N665 LGH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black 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 N665 LGH, 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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N665 LGH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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