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N762 YRD

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,695 mi
Last recorded89,695 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN762 YRD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,695 miles

auto lamp on

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 86,468 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 86,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 84,242 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,817 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 81,817 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor engine/gearbox oil leak

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside front tyre outer sidewall split

rear tyres cracking

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2008 80,540 miles

autobox light staying on

both rear shockers top mounts corroding

front number plate damaged

nearside front indicator lense damaged

offside front bumper corner damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiperblade split

slice in offside tyre outer side wall

tax due end of this month

Fail 28 Aug 2008 80,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

autobox light staying on

both rear shockers top mounts corroding

front number plate damaged

nearside front indicator lense damaged

offside front bumper corner damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiperblade split

slice in offside tyre outer side wall

tax due end of this month

Fail 30 Aug 2007 78,926 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear tyres starting to deteriate

slight inbalance to front brakes

slight roughness to front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2007 78,926 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear tyres starting to deteriate

slight inbalance to front brakes

slight roughness to front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,071 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 76,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight roughness from near side front wheel bearing

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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N762 YRD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N762 YRD, 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 N762 YRD registered?

N762 YRD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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