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N80 LAA

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

119,044 mi
Last recorded119,044 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 LAA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2018 119,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front play at road wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play at road wheel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 115,559 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 115,559 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 112,321 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 112,321 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s drop link snapped (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has excessive play o/s front bottom ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front tyre below legal limit (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,799 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 104,799 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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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N80 LAA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 N80 LAA, 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 N80 LAA registered?

N80 LAA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 September 1996.

Is N80 LAA safe to buy?

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