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N803 OTX

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,611 mi
Last recorded102,611 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN803 OTX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,611 miles

Oil leak

engine bottom tie bar bushes deteriorating

n/s and o/s front inner wings corroding

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 8 Nov 2012 102,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine bottom tie bar bushes deteriorating

n/s and o/s front inner wings corroding

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2011 99,424 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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2010 94,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,148 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 72,573 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Nov 2008 72,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Nov 2007 62,470 miles

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

Engine stabiliser mount worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 59,826 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 55,500 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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N803 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N803 OTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N803 OTX registered?

N803 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N803 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N803 OTX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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