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N681 OFG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,070 mi
Last recorded111,070 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN681 OFG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,070 miles

Both rear outer sills and wheel arches are heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 108,776 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 106,731 miles

Both main centre brake pipes corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Both steering rack/tracking rod ball joints worn

Offside front top strut mount worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 104,830 miles

both rear wheelarches and rears of sill all have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2010 103,029 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 103,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2009 100,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 97,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application just in limits

Pass 27 Mar 2007 93,912 miles

rear brake balance just passed (lower effort offside rear)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 93,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,342 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 90,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N681 OFG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N681 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 N681 OFG registered?

N681 OFG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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