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N682 SHB

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,534 mi
Last recorded83,534 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN682 SHB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 83,534 miles

both front brake hoses perished=long handbrake travel

Fail 24 Nov 2011 83,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake hoses perished=long handbrake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2010 73,993 miles

nsf brake disc poor--osr tyre wearing low--spare tyre flat--nsf tyre is bald on inside edge

Fail 30 Nov 2010 73,993 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf brake disc poor--osr tyre wearing low--spare tyre flat--nsf tyre is bald on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 67,542 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 67,542 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,923 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 60,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr tyre wearing low---nsr tyre badly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,475 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 53,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,664 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 41,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 28,040 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2005 28,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N682 SHB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N682 SHB, 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 N682 SHB registered?

N682 SHB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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