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N733 CAR

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,116 mi
Last recorded126,116 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN733 CAR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 126,116 miles

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

engine leaking iol on o/s rack boot

light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2008 126,116 miles

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

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

engine leaking iol on o/s rack boot

light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2007 117,954 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 117,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N733 CAR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N733 CAR, 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 N733 CAR registered?

N733 CAR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N733 CAR safe to buy?

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