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N729 CNC

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,518 mi
Last recorded83,518 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 CNC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,518 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Apr 2012 83,514 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Apr 2011 75,307 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2011 75,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 68,666 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded and have plastic cover over them underneath the vehicle

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,028 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 68,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 67,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s front discs slight rust inner part of disc

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,142 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s and n/s front discs slight rust inner part of disc

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,265 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,330 miles

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 CNC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N729 CNC, 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 CNC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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