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N736 DYA

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,481 mi
Last recorded177,481 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN736 DYA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 177,481 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

cooling fan not kicking in

Fail 7 May 2009 177,481 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 170,804 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 170,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 167,806 miles

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

as previous test

slightly poor os headlamp beam pattern

Fail 15 May 2007 167,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 8 May 2006 157,497 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 157,497 miles

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

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

Offside 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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N736 DYA is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N736 DYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N736 DYA registered?

N736 DYA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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