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N694 BRP

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,474 mi
Last recorded93,474 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN694 BRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 93,474 miles

advise both front brake pad wear indicators cut

advise nsr light cluster cracked/broken, but not emitting white light to the rear

advise rear wiper blade in poor condition

advise both rear tyres badly cracked/perished 155/70r13t

Fail 20 May 2010 93,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

advise both front brake pad wear indicators cut

advise nsr light cluster cracked/broken, but not emitting white light to the rear

advise rear wiper blade in poor condition

advise both rear tyres badly cracked/perished 155/70r13t

Pass 27 May 2009 87,541 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 22 May 2009 87,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 24 May 2008 82,197 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2008 82,197 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 75,494 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 75,483 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 71,539 miles

slight clonking on steering

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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N694 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N694 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 N694 BRP registered?

N694 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N694 BRP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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