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N748 OTX

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,801 mi
Last recorded92,801 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN748 OTX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,801 miles

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

slight noise to n/s/f bearing

Fail 31 Mar 2009 92,783 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

slight noise to n/s/f bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2008 86,947 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 86,945 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 83,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 83,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 79,006 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 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N748 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

N748 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N748 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N748 OTX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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