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N76 PCD

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,216 mi
Last recorded49,216 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 PCD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2015 49,216 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,342 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 45,342 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,008 miles

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

all four tyres severley perished

Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres severley perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,728 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 41,720 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,462 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wipers split

Fail 29 Jul 2010 36,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wipers split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,452 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 29,154 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,559 miles

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

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 PCD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PCD, 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 PCD registered?

N76 PCD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N76 PCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N76 PCD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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