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N726 VVV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,281 mi
Last recorded77,281 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN726 VVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,274 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)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,941 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 65,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,997 miles

offside front brake disc pitted

offside rear tyre 3 mm

Fail 1 Jun 2010 58,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on edges & low 3 mm 155 70 13 t

offside front brake disc pitted

offside rear tyre 3 mm

Fail 27 May 2009 55,362 miles

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

front number plate, small crack

Pass 27 May 2009 55,362 miles

front number plate, small crack

Pass 28 May 2008 52,037 miles

exhaust back box badly corroded

front no plate damaged

slight rear brake grabbing

Fail 28 May 2008 52,037 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight rear brake grabbing

exhaust back box badly corroded

front no plate damaged

Pass 29 May 2007 48,752 miles

both front brake pad warning sensor wires broken

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm,155 70 r13t

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 30 May 2006 45,647 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres low 3mm

exhauts system corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode

front number plate discolouring

Pass 31 May 2005 42,759 miles

front discs starting to corrode and pit

front number plate starting to discolour

offside rear reverse light not working

rear tyres perished

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 31 May 2005 42,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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N726 VVV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N726 VVV, 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 N726 VVV registered?

N726 VVV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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