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N806 VSS

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,180 mi
Last recorded77,180 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN806 VSS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle insecure (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 73,209 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 73,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,072 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,568 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2013

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,433 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 56,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,097 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 50,989 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 45,232 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 45,052 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,743 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,408 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,838 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,762 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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N806 VSS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N806 VSS, 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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N806 VSS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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