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N728 VTT

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,724 mi
Last recorded90,724 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 VTT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 90,724 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 90,108 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 89,588 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,001 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 87,781 miles

Rear exhust box corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 86,447 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,339 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,012 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,627 miles

N/s/f Inner Driveshaft Seal Leaking Oil

Fail 13 Nov 2013 78,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

N/s/f Inner Driveshaft Seal Leaking Oil

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,996 miles

Slight Seep from N/S/F Inner CV Boot

Fail 19 Nov 2012 75,996 miles

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

Slight Seep from N/S/F Inner CV Boot

Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,383 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,882 miles

N/S/F Inner CV boot Leaking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 69,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Inner CV boot Leaking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,921 miles

O/S/F Inner Cv Boot Leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2009 66,886 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F Inner Cv Boot Leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,270 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,873 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 56,485 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 56,485 miles

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

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

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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N728 VTT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N728 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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N728 VTT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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