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N828 OTX

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

59,400 mi
Last recorded59,400 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN828 OTX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 51,723 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 51,620 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,192 miles

Advise on corrosion to front brake discs

Advise on corrosion to n/s/r outer wheel arch

Fail 26 Jan 2011 46,192 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise on corrosion to front brake discs

Advise on corrosion to n/s/r outer wheel arch

Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 44,034 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,156 miles

Advise on corrosion to both front brake discs

Advise on corrosion to both rear outer wheel archs

Advise on o/s wiper blade rubber split slightly

Advise on slight damage to front number plate

Fail 19 Jan 2009 42,156 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise on corrosion to both front brake discs

Advise on corrosion to both rear outer wheel archs

Advise on o/s wiper blade rubber split slightly

Advise on slight damage to front number plate

Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,669 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 40,669 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Advise on n/s/f flexible brake hose perished

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,092 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 38,092 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Advise on n/s/f flexible brake pipe perished slightly

Advise on o/s/f flexible brake pipe perished slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,655 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 35,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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.

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What year was N828 OTX registered?

N828 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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