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N772 RNL

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,036 mi
Last recorded63,036 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN772 RNL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 55,314 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,960 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 52,852 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To read brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 52,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 52,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,755 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 48,247 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,562 miles

Inner face of front brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,078 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,749 miles

adviced front brakediscs corroded

adviced spare tyre flat

fanbelt squeeling

Fail 29 Mar 2011 45,749 miles

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

adviced front brakediscs corroded

adviced spare tyre flat

fanbelt squeeling

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,494 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 44,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 41,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F tyre cracking in tread

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,342 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

very slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Mar 2006 38,820 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 RNL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RNL, 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 RNL registered?

N772 RNL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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