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N727 VTT

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,738 mi
Last recorded89,738 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN727 VTT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2011 89,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front bumper corners loose

lower gearbox support bush broken

Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,533 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,874 miles

Wipers do not park correctly

Front bumper insecure

O/S/R light lens cracked

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jan 2009 68,663 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

O/S/R light lens cracked

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Wipers do not park correctly

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,327 miles

Front bumper insecure

Sump corroded

Wiper blades do not park correctly

Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,942 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 49,942 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 45,132 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 45,129 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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N727 VTT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N727 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 N727 VTT registered?

N727 VTT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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