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N817 NUB

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,578 mi
Last recorded67,578 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 NUB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,578 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 67,578 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise travel on hand brake works ok

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 56,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake lever travel

Fail 30 May 2008 56,222 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake lever travel

Pass 31 May 2007 53,316 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 53,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

front discs slightly rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,650 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 50,243 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) 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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N817 NUB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N817 NUB, 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 N817 NUB registered?

N817 NUB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1996.

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