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N812 RNL

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,530 mi
Last recorded127,530 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN812 RNL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 127,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 127,520 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 122,275 miles

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

nsr chassis corroded but not affecting vehicle.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 122,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nsr chassis corroded but not affecting vehicle.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 113,585 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 113,558 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Sep 2008 104,015 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 104,015 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 97,745 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jul 2006 93,538 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 93,538 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 86,780 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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N812 RNL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N812 RNL, 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 N812 RNL registered?

N812 RNL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N812 RNL safe to buy?

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