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N689 BRP

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,847 mi
Last recorded109,847 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN689 BRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 109,847 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 109,844 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,302 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 104,302 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 95,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

condition of nearside headlight adjuster

corrosion to both rear wheel archs

handbrake lever travel

Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,186 miles

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

condition of nearside headlight adjuster

corrosion to both rear wheel archs

handbrake lever travel

Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,110 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 90,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,696 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 85,734 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 78,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 70,480 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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N689 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N689 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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What year was N689 BRP registered?

N689 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N689 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N689 BRP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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