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N724 DSN

1996 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

116,030 mi
Last recorded116,030 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN724 DSN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 116,030 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 116,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 115,990 miles

Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 108,792 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 62,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 108,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Oil leak

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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N724 DSN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N724 DSN, 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 N724 DSN registered?

N724 DSN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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