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N810 PGB

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,838 mi
Last recorded55,838 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN810 PGB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,838 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,793 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,265 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 43,262 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,017 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 41,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,829 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 39,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,815 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 38,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f/ tyre on legal limit.

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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N810 PGB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N810 PGB, 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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N810 PGB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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