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N688 BRP

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,241 mi
Last recorded66,241 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 BRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 66,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2010 61,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise:fan belt squealing & perishing

Advise:multiple oil leaks

Advise:n/s/f inner c.v boot split

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,648 miles

Advise:fan belt squealing & perishing

Advise:multiple oil leaks

Advise:n/s/f inner c.v boot split

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,073 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

handbrake travel near limit

Fail 16 Apr 2009 57,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,212 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall slightly cracked

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,851 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,168 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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N688 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N688 BRP, 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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N688 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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