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N705 YRR

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,185 mi
Last recorded80,185 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 YRR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2012 80,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres getting low/ perished

near side front shock damp

near side front tyre getting low

off side inner door sill rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,185 miles

both rear tyres getting low/ perished

near side front shock damp

near side front tyre getting low

off side inner door sill rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,813 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 75,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads appear to be low on friction material' advise wheel off check.

offside front wing has damage but not affecting tyre.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,280 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 68,279 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,428 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 61,425 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,775 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearings - slight noise when spun

offside front tyre worn VERY close to limit

Fail 29 May 2007 38,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 38,776 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,475 miles

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

front flexible brake pipe ferrules corroding

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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N705 YRR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N705 YRR, 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 N705 YRR registered?

N705 YRR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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