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N798 AKP

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

47,179 mi
Last recorded47,179 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 AKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Dec 2014 43,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade

Pass 29 Dec 2014 43,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper blade

Pass 4 Jan 2014 42,226 miles

a,r,b link bushes poor

all tyres perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges(n/s/f) close to limit

corrosion to outer sills & rear arches

Fail 3 Jan 2014 42,226 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

a,r,b link bushes poor

all tyres perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges(n/s/f) close to limit

corrosion to outer sills & rear arches

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,247 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear seat removed

Pass 28 Dec 2011 38,396 miles

engine stabiliser mounting poor

exhaust system corroded & slight blow

n/s rack gaiter perished

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear seat removed

Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,678 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seats missing

wipers noisey

Fail 29 Dec 2010 35,677 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seats missing

wipers noisey

Fail 21 Dec 2009 31,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroding

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

rear seats missing

Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,920 miles

front brake discs corroding

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

rear seats missing

Pass 31 Dec 2008 28,925 miles

Engine stabilizer bar worn out

N/S front wheel slightly damaged on inner edge

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Rear seats not fitted

Wipers poor

Fail 30 Dec 2008 28,925 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine stabilizer bar worn out

N/S front wheel slightly damaged on inner edge

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Rear seats not fitted

Wipers poor

Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,571 miles

some deteriation in both side front brake disc's

Fail 2 Jan 2008 27,560 miles

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

some deteriation in both side front brake disc's

Fail 3 Jan 2007 26,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 26,563 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 24,674 miles

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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N798 AKP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N798 AKP, 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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N798 AKP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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