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N716 DME

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,385 mi
Last recorded89,385 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN716 DME
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 89,385 miles

Both front wheel bearings have dry feel to them when rotated indicating wear

Both rear tyres worn and extremely perrished

Both rear wheel bearings have slight noise when rotated indicating wear (cold when tested,likely to be excessive when hot)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs extremely deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 89,385 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Both front wheel bearings have dry feel to them when rotated indicating wear

Both rear tyres worn and extremely perrished

Both rear wheel bearings have slight noise when rotated indicating wear (cold when tested,likely to be excessive when hot)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs extremely deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 84,018 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 84,018 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 83,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

cant test centre seat belt not presented

front brakes slightly binding

nsr tyre perishing

osr has metal in tread

osr tyre perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2009 78,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,475 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 76,221 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,227 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 68,227 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,945 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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N716 DME is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N716 DME, 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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N716 DME is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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