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N778 MEU

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,236 mi
Last recorded96,236 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 MEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 96,236 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 96,236 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 89,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge,ok at test.

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

both front brake pads starting to wear,ok at test.

front exhaust pipe is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

front tracking is needed soon due to n/s/f tyre wear.

hand brake may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

o/s/r wheel bearing is starting to wear,ok at test.

Pass 7 May 2015 84,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 78,699 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,661 miles

Bolth rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when "spun up"

Front wiper blades in poor condition.

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

Pass 3 May 2012 71,480 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition.

Some play wear n/s/f suspension top mount.

Fail 1 May 2012 71,430 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition.

Some play wear n/s/f suspension top mount.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,296 miles

N/S Wiper In Poor Condition.

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S Wiper In Poor Condition.

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2010 64,554 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 60,563 miles

All tyre low on tread

Suspect engine oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 60,563 miles

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

All tyre low on tread

Suspect engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 56,928 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

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

Pass 8 May 2007 52,976 miles

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

N/s and o/s rack boots in poor condition.

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

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

Fail 8 May 2007 52,976 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

N/s and o/s rack boots in poor condition.

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 49,228 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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N778 MEU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N778 MEU, 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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N778 MEU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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