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N687 OUF

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,061 mi
Last recorded54,061 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 OUF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 54,061 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 53,859 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 53,261 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 51,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp glass has a stone chip

Pass 12 Feb 2019 50,740 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 49,883 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,954 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 48,954 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,378 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,906 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,161 miles

front brake discs corroding slightly

slight play in steering rack/column-covers stopping full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,180 miles

front brake discs corroding

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,270 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,118 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 44,118 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,065 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,893 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,189 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,792 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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N687 OUF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N687 OUF, 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 N687 OUF registered?

N687 OUF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N687 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N687 OUF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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