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N769 PDG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

164,263 mi
Last recorded164,263 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN769 PDG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2011 164,263 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/f door handle opens on the end of its travel

Pass 12 Aug 2010 155,062 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front track rod has slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2010 155,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front track rod has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2009 152,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both inner steering rack joints have play

n/s inner cv weeping oil

Fail 12 Jun 2009 152,211 miles

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

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner cv boot weeping

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

slight play in both upper struts

underside showing corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2008 145,055 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

both inner rack joints have play

Fail 13 Jun 2008 145,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

both inner rack joints have play

Pass 14 Jun 2007 135,705 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 135,698 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 126,297 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 126,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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N769 PDG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N769 PDG, 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 N769 PDG registered?

N769 PDG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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