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N828 LGF

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,993 mi
Last recorded142,993 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN828 LGF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 142,993 miles

bad oil leak

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside fornt tyre going flat

Fail 9 Jun 2008 142,978 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

bad oil leak

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside fornt tyre going flat

Pass 12 Feb 2007 129,030 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 129,030 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Major oil leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear rubber mount missing held in place by wire

Pass 10 Mar 2006 124,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N828 LGF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N828 LGF, 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 N828 LGF registered?

N828 LGF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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