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N816 OTX

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,305 mi
Last recorded118,305 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN816 OTX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 118,305 miles

nearside front on legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 8 Sep 2009 118,305 miles

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

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

nearside front on legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,005 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 103,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 97,789 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 97,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 95,882 miles

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

front brake disc surfaces poor

Pass 11 Aug 2005 89,905 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N816 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N816 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.

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What year was N816 OTX registered?

N816 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N816 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N816 OTX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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