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N752 COG

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,480 mi
Last recorded70,480 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN752 COG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,480 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 70,399 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,692 miles

advise front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2008 57,690 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

advise front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,816 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,357 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 52,357 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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N752 COG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc 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 N752 COG, 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 N752 COG registered?

N752 COG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N752 COG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N752 COG 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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