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N695 TAA

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,132 mi
Last recorded114,132 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN695 TAA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 114,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear lower inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,551 miles

Nearside Rear lower inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner rack ball joint slight play

Offside Rear inner wheelarch slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2017 112,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear lower inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner rack ball joint slight play

Offside Rear inner wheelarch slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,620 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front mirror insecure

both front coil springs corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear wheels corroded

main centre brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 109,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front mirror insecure

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

Offside Rear brake hose mount insecure

both front coil springs corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear wheels corroded

main centre brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,274 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 105,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 98,665 miles

Both front brake discs and pads are worn corroded and scored

Both main centre brake pipes corroded

Both rear chassis leg/axle mounts are corroded

The centre exhaust joint joint is blowing

The nearside door mirror is held on with cable ties

The offside 'B' post is corroded

The offside rear outer sill lip and lower inner sill is corroded

The offside steering rack/tracking rod ball joint is worn

Fail 11 Jan 2014 98,665 miles

Both front brake discs and pads are worn corroded and scored

Both main centre brake pipes corroded

Both rear chassis leg/axle mounts are corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

The centre exhaust joint joint is blowing

The nearside door mirror is held on with cable ties

The offside 'B' post is corroded

The offside rear outer sill lip and lower inner sill is corroded

The offside steering rack/tracking rod ball joint is worn

Fail 25 Jan 2013 92,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 85,461 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 85,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear shock corroded

offside rear shock corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,062 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 67,475 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 67,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 61,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 54,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,392 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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N695 TAA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N695 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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N695 TAA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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