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N824 PKG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,602 mi
Last recorded49,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN824 PKG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,602 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces reduced by corrosion

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

Skight bind on offside front brake

Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake discs inner surfaces reduced by corrosion

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

Skight bind on offside front brake

Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,063 miles

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

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

off side front inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 43,063 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

off side front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,786 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 39,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,171 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 39,166 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,642 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 38,642 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,941 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 37,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,043 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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N824 PKG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PKG, 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 PKG registered?

N824 PKG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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