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N680 OFG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,481 mi
Last recorded85,481 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 OFG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,481 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 85,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,779 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 82,779 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,965 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,620 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 76,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,204 miles

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 n\s and o\s brake discs

n\s rear wheel bearing

front o\s shockabsorber

Fail 20 Jan 2014 70,204 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 n\s and o\s brake discs

n\s rear wheel bearing

front o\s shockabsorber

Pass 21 Jan 2013 66,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,402 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,286 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 5,061 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 50,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,287 miles

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

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

front discs slightly rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,002 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,217 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 32,217 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,616 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 26,611 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

power steering belt incorrectly fitted

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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N680 OFG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N680 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 N680 OFG registered?

N680 OFG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N680 OFG safe to buy?

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