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N731 TRG

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,001 mi
Last recorded96,001 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN731 TRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2012 96,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 94,218 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 94,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 91,974 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 91,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,886 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 88,886 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 85,656 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 82,988 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 82,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 81,397 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 81,397 miles

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

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

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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N731 TRG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N731 TRG, 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 N731 TRG registered?

N731 TRG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N731 TRG safe to buy?

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