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N729 CBD

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,859 mi
Last recorded82,859 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 CBD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,859 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s front door mirror missing.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 80,412 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s front door mirror missing.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 72,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,932 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 60,925 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 60,776 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,807 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,803 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,313 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,971 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 37,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N729 CBD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N729 CBD, 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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N729 CBD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N729 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N729 CBD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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