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N699 VTT

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,191 mi
Last recorded55,191 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN699 VTT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

centre / rear exhaust system weak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,033 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 Mar 2017 55,033 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,577 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 54,577 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,493 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2015 53,493 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,403 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,403 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,555 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 44,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise at nsf wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight noise at nsf wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,318 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 41,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,787 miles

slight noise in o/s/r w/bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,927 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 36,927 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,139 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,224 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 31,224 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N699 VTT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N699 VTT, 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 N699 VTT registered?

N699 VTT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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