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N76 NGF

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

51,934 mi
Last recorded51,934 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 NGF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2013 51,934 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front suspention bushes generally deterating

under side starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,922 miles

both front anti roll bar links bushes starting to split

both front bottom arms inner bushes starting to pull away

both front chassis legs getting rusty

front shocks getting rusty

rear axle mounts getting rusty

slight exhaust blows from joints

Fail 9 Jul 2012 50,922 miles

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar links bushes starting to split

both front bottom arms inner bushes starting to pull away

both front chassis legs getting rusty

front shocks getting rusty

rear axle mounts getting rusty

slight exhaust blows from joints

Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,127 miles

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Fail 24 Jun 2011 48,127 miles

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

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

Exhaust system hanging very low and rubbing on subframe and engine mount

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Offside front wheel has more negaive camber than nearside

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,041 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Nearside steering rack gaitor has a small hole

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,322 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Front brake discs very rusty on inside

Nearside steering rack gaiter has a small hole in it

Offside rear tyre on 2mm and perished

Fail 9 Jul 2009 40,322 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Front brake discs very rusty on inside

Nearside steering rack gaiter has a small hole in it

Offside rear tyre on 2mm and perished

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,422 miles

spare tyre below 1.6mm

front discs very rusty

front pads getting low

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 36,422 miles

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

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

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

front discs very rusty

front pads getting low

spare tyre below 1.6mm

Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,942 miles

both front anti roll bar links rubbers perished

o/s/f tyre on 1.8mm

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Jul 2007 32,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti roll bar links rubbers perished

o/s/f tyre on 1.8mm

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2006 28,696 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Fail 30 Jun 2006 28,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

front anti roll bar bushes perished

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 5 Jul 2005 25,914 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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N76 NGF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N76 NGF, 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 NGF registered?

N76 NGF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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