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N792 MGN

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,382 mi
Last recorded78,382 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN792 MGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 78,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front inner and outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,158 miles

Front outer sills heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,907 miles

Front both front inner sills corroding

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

floor and sills corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,260 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2018 77,260 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear brake noisey

Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 10 Mar 2016 76,292 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,561 miles

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

nearside mirror glass damaged!

offside rear brake noisey inoperation!

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,193 miles

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

nearside mirror glass damaged!

Fail 11 Mar 2014 75,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside mirror glass damaged!

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,659 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged!

noise from cam belt area!

slight movement in nearside steering arm!

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,070 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged!

Fail 6 Mar 2012 74,070 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside mirror glass damaged!

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside mirror glass broken!

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight handbrake travel at lever

Fail 3 Mar 2010 72,189 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight handbrake travel at lever

Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,927 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre tread cut

Pass 12 Mar 2008 70,328 miles

drivers front seat belt mech sticky

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Mar 2008 70,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers front seat belt mech sticky

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2007 68,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 67,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

n/s mirror glass missing

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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N792 MGN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N792 MGN, 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 N792 MGN registered?

N792 MGN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N792 MGN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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