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N783 FTP

1996 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,027 mi
Last recorded89,027 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN783 FTP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 89,027 miles

rear number plate cracked

both front flexes getting perished

both rear shocker tops getting corroded

engine and gearbox oil leak

front discs getting worn

metal part of offside rear flex getting corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link getting worn

nearside front indicator outer lens missing but not affecting operation

offside front tyre scrubbing outer edges and getting low

offside front wishbone rear bushes getting worn

Fail 1 Nov 2007 89,020 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front flexes getting perished

both rear shocker tops getting corroded

engine and gearbox oil leak

front discs getting worn

metal part of offside rear flex getting corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link getting worn

nearside front indicator outer lens missing but not affecting operation

offside front tyre scrubbing outer edges and getting low

offside front wishbone rear bushes getting worn

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2006 82,258 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 82,258 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N783 FTP is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N783 FTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N783 FTP registered?

N783 FTP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N783 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N783 FTP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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