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N761 OUF

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,648 mi
Last recorded43,648 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN761 OUF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,648 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 43,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,499 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 38,493 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,045 miles

rear exhaust join blowing slightly

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 14 Jul 2010 37,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front wipers split

rear exhaust join blowing slightly

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,136 miles

both front brake discs are worn,lipped and slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre looks flat

Fail 14 Jul 2009 35,136 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front brake discs are worn,lipped and slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre looks flat

Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Wiper Split

Pass 22 May 2007 38,631 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 38,631 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,939 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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N761 OUF is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N761 OUF, 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 N761 OUF registered?

N761 OUF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N761 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N761 OUF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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