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N772 DKD

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,806 mi
Last recorded105,806 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN772 DKD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 105,804 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,859 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 96,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,488 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 86,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,984 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 76,973 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 66,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2015 66,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,277 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,014 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion forming on nearside door step

fuel return pipe damp

nearside inner sill lip rusty

nearside rear outer sill rusty

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front shock damp

offside rear inner arch slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,643 miles

both front inner arches rusty

corrosion forming on nearside inner sill lip

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

slight movement in drivers seat base

Fail 13 Jan 2011 43,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front inner arches rusty

corrosion forming on nearside inner sill lip

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

slight movement in drivers seat base

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,297 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 31,496 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,750 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 24,560 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 DKD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N772 DKD, 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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N772 DKD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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