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N721 YRR

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 YRR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 98,140 miles

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

spare wheel and spare wheel carrier requires further securing soon

Pass 12 Jul 2010 95,030 miles

both headlight aims on lower limit

both wipers slightly perished

centre to rear exhaust has a slight blow

front exhaust has a slight blow

front number plate secured by wire

handbrake travel on limit

nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge

offside rear chassis rail in several places slightly corroded

offside track rod end has slight play

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,562 miles

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

nearside front wishbone front bush slightly perished

Fail 27 Jul 2009 89,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

nearside front wishbone front bush slightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,445 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

slight play in nearside front top shocker mount

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 30 Jul 2007 79,692 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

front number plate tied on

handbrake travel on limit

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2007 79,620 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front number plate tied on

handbrake travel on limit

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2006 74,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 74,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

water pump leaking

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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N721 YRR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N721 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 N721 YRR registered?

N721 YRR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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