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N688 TAA

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,529 mi
Last recorded48,529 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 TAA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 48,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 48,485 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,390 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 45,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 44,245 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,263 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,632 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,935 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,241 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,067 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,829 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,692 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,919 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 19,155 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,032 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 13,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2006 10,662 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 TAA is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 TAA, 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 N688 TAA registered?

N688 TAA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N688 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N688 TAA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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