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N665 OFG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,967 mi
Last recorded78,967 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN665 OFG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2011 78,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

front brake discs in poor conditon

general body and chassis minor corrosion

metal brake pipes minor corrosion

oil leak

rear wiper split

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

wheel trims fitted unable to fully inspect wheel nuts/ bolts ect

Pass 24 Jun 2010 74,012 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake disc in poor condition

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,457 miles

front number plate is cracked

rear silencer clamp appears to be broken but is secure

unable to see front inner brake pads and the warning wires are broken

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 24 Jun 2009 67,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres are cracked and worn

front number plate is cracked

nearside front tyre valve cannot be tested as its currently hidden behind the wheel trim

offside windowscreen wiper blade is split and the rear wiper has perished

rear silencer clamp appears to be broken but is secure

unable to see front inner brake pads and the warning wires are broken

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,275 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,830 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,211 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 52,211 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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N665 OFG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N665 OFG, 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 N665 OFG registered?

N665 OFG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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