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N76 FRV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,650 mi
Last recorded120,650 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 120,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 120,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 115,230 miles

N/S w/wiper ends perished.Slight unbalance rear footbrake.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 112,943 miles

N/S w/wiper ends perished.Fan belt requires adjustment.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2012 112,943 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

N/S w/wiper ends perished.Fan belt requires adjustment.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 111,569 miles

N/S/F tyre worn slightly outer tread area.pipe loose on inlet manifold

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 109,112 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads appear low ?

gearbox oil leak , nearside driveshaft gaiter seal

misfire at idle , recommend attention , may damage catalytic converter ?

offside rear tyre tread low

rear wiper split

spare wheel carrier secure but support hook not fitted correctly

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 20 Jan 2010 109,112 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

front brake pads appear low ?

gearbox oil leak , nearside driveshaft gaiter seal

misfire at idle , recommend attention , may damage catalytic converter ?

offside rear tyre tread low

rear wiper split

spare wheel carrier secure but support hook not fitted correctly

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 13 Jan 2009 107,057 miles

Corrosion starting o/s/f inner wing area.Slight wear o/s steering rack.Slight unbalance rear foot brake.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 106,912 miles

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

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

Corrosion starting o/s/f inner wing area.Slight wear o/s steering rack.Slight unbalance rear foot brake.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 100,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight wear in steering rack

wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2008 100,583 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight wear in steering rack

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2007 93,347 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 93,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 85,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N76 FRV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N76 FRV, 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 N76 FRV registered?

N76 FRV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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