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N748 NGO

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,188 mi
Last recorded93,188 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN748 NGO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2011 93,188 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill panel corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2011 93,188 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill panel corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 90,424 miles

creaking noise from steering

offside wiper blade rubber splitting

Pass 3 Feb 2009 88,046 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 88,046 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,586 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 85,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 83,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 80,868 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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N748 NGO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N748 NGO, 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 N748 NGO registered?

N748 NGO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N748 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N748 NGO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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