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N788 AOV

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,121 mi
Last recorded113,121 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 AOV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 113,121 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)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 113,117 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine stabilizer bush split

o/s and n/s front chassis damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2009 113,105 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

advise coolant header tank split

emissions test aborted (engine overheating) unable to complete

Pass 26 Mar 2008 111,648 miles

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

gearbox mount rear worn

Fail 19 Mar 2008 111,648 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

gearbox mount rear worn

Pass 8 Feb 2007 108,310 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 99,869 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 99,856 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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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N788 AOV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N788 AOV, 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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N788 AOV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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