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N772 BDU

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,974 mi
Last recorded82,974 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN772 BDU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,974 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 80,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 80,735 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,006 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 78,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 77,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 76,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,168 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 72,170 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,169 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 67,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 62,443 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 62,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,996 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,888 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 56,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 52,480 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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N772 BDU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N772 BDU, 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 N772 BDU registered?

N772 BDU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N772 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N772 BDU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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