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N825 GSX

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,925 mi
Last recorded123,925 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN825 GSX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 123,925 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

front no plate cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2011 123,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

front no plate cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2010 118,855 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front sub frame corroded

n/s & o/s floor corroded

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2010 118,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front sub frame corroded

n/s & o/s floor corroded

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 118,843 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jun 2008 112,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 109,297 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 109,297 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 May 2006 99,139 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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N825 GSX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N825 GSX, 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 N825 GSX registered?

N825 GSX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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