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N739 TPC

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,424 mi
Last recorded76,424 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN739 TPC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,424 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 76,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,170 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,792 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,096 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,537 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 38,486 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake discs heavily worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,486 miles

n/s outer mirror is not secure

Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,274 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 33,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,320 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 30,320 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cut in left front tyre sidewall

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pil leak on engine from cambox gasket

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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N739 TPC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N739 TPC, 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 N739 TPC registered?

N739 TPC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N739 TPC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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