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N743 OGC

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,083 mi
Last recorded44,083 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN743 OGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,083 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 44,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,057 miles

ALL TYRES AGE CRACKED

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,468 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,017 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,260 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Fail 27 Aug 2013 34,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 25 Aug 2012 30,931 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre corroded

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracks

some play in both sides steering rack

Fail 24 Aug 2012 30,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre corroded

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracks

some play in both sides steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2011 27,865 miles

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

nearside rear tyre heavily perished in places and has a nail in the tread at an angle

offside front wiper blade rubber splitting

offside rear tyre perishing in places

rear wiper blade rubber splitting

spare wheel missing at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2010 25,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deep splits round inner side wall of both rear tyres due to excessive perishing

exhaust front pipe,catalyst and middle section corroded heavily in places

nearside front shockabsorber leaking slightly

nearside front tyre perished heavily

offside front tyre bald on edges and perished

rear wiper blade rubber splitting

remould tyres fitted to vehicle

various oil leaks

Fail 31 Jul 2010 24,949 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep splits round inner side wall of both rear tyres due to excessive perishing

exhaust front pipe,catalyst and middle section corroded heavily in places

nearside front shockabsorber leaking slightly

nearside front tyre perished heavily

offside front tyre bald on edges and perished

rear wiper blade rubber splitting

remould tyres fitted to vehicle

various oil leaks

Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,098 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2008 20,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,407 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 19,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,882 miles

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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N743 OGC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N743 OGC, 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 N743 OGC registered?

N743 OGC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N743 OGC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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