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N719 VTT

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,227 mi
Last recorded72,227 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN719 VTT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,227 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

discs rusty

slight rust on underside

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 69,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,155 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

long travel with handbrake

rear lamp lenses fading

Fail 19 Jan 2010 65,155 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

long travel with handbrake

rear lamp lenses fading

Pass 9 Jan 2009 60,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

offside main beam aim incorrect

unable to open hatchback

Fail 9 Jan 2009 60,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

offside main beam aim incorrect

unable to open hatchback

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,997 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 57,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,165 miles

bucket seats fitted

n/s/f mirror missing

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged slightly

no rear seats or belts fitted

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2006 55,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

BUCKET SEATS FITTED

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR MISSING

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL CUT BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED

NO REAR SEATS OR SEAT BELS FITTED TO REAR OF VEHICLE

REAR EXH CLAMP BADLY CORRODED

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N719 VTT 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 N719 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 N719 VTT registered?

N719 VTT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N719 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N719 VTT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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