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N683 SKG

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,589 mi
Last recorded105,589 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 SKG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 105,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2013 105,589 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 102,291 miles

Offside front coil spring incomplete at an extreme end

Fail 8 May 2012 102,291 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front coil spring incomplete at an extreme end

Pass 20 May 2011 98,206 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 98,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

underneath vehicle general corrosion

Pass 14 May 2010 94,549 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 94,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 87,471 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 83,403 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 83,403 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 17 May 2007 80,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2007 80,298 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 69,310 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 69,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N683 SKG is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N683 SKG, 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 SKG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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