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N796 NGH

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,732 mi
Last recorded57,732 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 NGH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,732 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

oil leak [poss from gear box]

Fail 19 Oct 2011 57,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,651 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 51,449 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

advanced deterioration & accident damage to front reg/plate

slight oil leak from n/s inner drive shaft boot

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,449 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

advanced deterioration & accident damage to front reg/plate

slight oil leak from n/s inner drive shaft boot

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,258 miles

slight accident damage to o/s/r light unit

Fail 16 Oct 2008 51,258 miles

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

slight accident damage to o/s/r light unit

Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,095 miles

osr light lens cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,744 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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N796 NGH is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N796 NGH, 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 N796 NGH registered?

N796 NGH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N796 NGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N796 NGH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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