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N785 PDG

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,971 mi
Last recorded71,971 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 PDG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,971 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on the inner edges

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Both wiper blades split

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Apr 2015 71,971 miles

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

Both front tyres devoid of tread on the inner edges

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Both wiper blades split

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,126 miles

Both rear wheel arches have flaking rust

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,715 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrision to the under side of car

n/s/f wing mirror very slightly insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2013 57,715 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrision to the under side of car

n/s/f wing mirror very slightly insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,042 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

passenger mirror assembly loose/damaged

rear gearbox mounting starting to split

Fail 26 Apr 2012 57,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

passenger mirror assembly loose/damaged

rear gearbox mounting starting to split

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,841 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s wing mirror slightly insecure

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2011 55,841 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s wing mirror slightly insecure

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,784 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2010 54,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,963 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 52,963 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s mirror loose

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,008 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings/cv grease present around offside front cv gaiter/windscreen slight scratch

Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,139 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 46,139 miles

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

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

offside rear light lense cracked

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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N785 PDG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N785 PDG, 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 N785 PDG registered?

N785 PDG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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