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N824 AOV

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,402 mi
Last recorded80,402 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN824 AOV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,402 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r bumper security

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Sep 2013 80,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r bumper security

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil loss n/s/f inner drive shaft boot

Fail 20 Sep 2012 74,340 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil loss n/s/f inner drive shaft boot

Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 13 Sep 2011 67,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,778 miles

tyre wear o/s/f

Fail 24 Sep 2010 58,778 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

tyre wear o/s/f

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel

n/s wiper blade split on rdge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,456 miles

both front tyres low

Fail 19 Sep 2008 41,546 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres low

o/s/f wing mirror

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 32,306 miles

corrosion on centre exhaust section, nearside rear outer tyre wall surface damage evident.

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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N824 AOV is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N824 AOV, 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 N824 AOV registered?

N824 AOV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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