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N729 SDU

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,151 mi
Last recorded163,151 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 SDU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 163,151 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 163,148 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 161,134 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 158,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower outrigger corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake imbalance rear axle 30%

general underside corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 156,357 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2016 156,317 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 156,303 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 155,769 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 155,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 154,760 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 154,488 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 154,416 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 153,684 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 153,635 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 152,661 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 150,169 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 137,639 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 125,607 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 112,208 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 91,944 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 91,942 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 SDU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 January 1996.

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