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N694 UPB

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,328 mi
Last recorded89,328 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN694 UPB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2009 89,328 miles

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

cambelt last changed?

fuel cap non standard

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front fog light condensated

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

spare tyre devoid of tread

Pass 3 Dec 2009 89,328 miles

cambelt last changed?

fuel cap non standard

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front fog light condensated

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

spare tyre devoid of tread

Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,079 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

drivers seat slight insecure

exhaust system incorect fitted - too low

nearside front wheel bearing feels slight rough when rotated

ENGINE OVERHEATING

Fail 27 Nov 2008 79,075 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat slight insecure

exhaust system incorect fitted - too low

nearside front wheel bearing feels slight rough when rotated

ENGINE OVERHEATING

Pass 21 Feb 2007 69,552 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 69,552 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

damage to bodywork

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,812 miles

both rear tyres slighly out of shape

Fail 17 Jan 2006 55,775 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

under side of vehicle dirty

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 UPB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

N694 UPB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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