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N821 OTX

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

95,309 mi
Last recorded95,309 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 OTX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 95,309 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/r service brake % lower effort

rear wiper arm and blade missing

spare wheel missing

Fail 24 Aug 2009 95,279 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r service brake % lower effort

rear wiper arm and blade missing

spare wheel missing

Fail 2 Mar 2007 91,118 miles

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

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 172184157033

Pass 2 Mar 2007 91,118 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 172184157033

Fail 23 Feb 2007 90,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

long travel on handbrake

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on outer edges

surface cut on outer wall of n/s front tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2006 84,566 miles

o/s front flexi brake hose slightly twisted but not fouling on any body components or road wheel

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

temporary repair on centre exhaust pipe

unable to check front metal brake pipes fully due to running behind plastic covers

Fail 10 Feb 2006 84,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front flexi brake hose slightly twisted but not fouling on any body components or road wheel

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

temporary repair on centre exhaust pipe

unable to check front metal brake pipes fully due to running behind plastic covers

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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N821 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc 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 N821 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N821 OTX registered?

N821 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N821 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N821 OTX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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