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N706 LGP

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,872 mi
Last recorded93,872 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN706 LGP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 93,872 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 93,872 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 88,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,782 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 86,107 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2009 86,101 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2008 82,475 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 82,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rearside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise.

Pass 24 May 2007 75,135 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 70,991 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked..and near side indicator leans missing

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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N706 LGP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N706 LGP, 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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N706 LGP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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