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N672 OUF

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52,570 mi
Last recorded52,570 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN672 OUF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,446 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 43,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,066 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 22,914 miles

both rear tyres have minor cracking on the inner and outer walls

exhaust rubber mountings are cracking

headlights although passable today just meet the VOSA aim requirements

nearside rear light lens is cracked

nearside windowscreen washer jet would benefit from cleaning

upper bodywork damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2009 22,914 miles

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

both rear tyres have minor cracking on the inner and outer walls

brake pad warning wires are broken and I am unable to clearly see the inner pads

exhaust rubber mountings are cracking

headlights although passable today just meet the VOSA aim requirements

nearside rear light lens is cracked

nearside windowscreen washer jet would benefit from cleaning

upper bodywork damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,926 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 16,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 13,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition

rear tyres perished & cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,898 miles

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

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition

rear tyres perished & cracked

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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N672 OUF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N672 OUF, 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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N672 OUF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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