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N683 GRV

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,648 mi
Last recorded78,648 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 GRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 78,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 78,606 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,448 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,102 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust rear mounting worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,180 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010

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

Pass 18 May 2009 56,372 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 56,372 miles

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

OBSTRUCTIONS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE 165/65/R13 77T

RECOMEND NEW AMBER BULBS TO BOTH FRONT INDICATORS

Pass 19 May 2008 54,265 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 54,265 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION , RECOMEND REPLACEMENT.

Fail 25 Apr 2007 51,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,271 miles

front brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,623 miles

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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N683 GRV 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 64.3%.

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 N683 GRV, 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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N683 GRV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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