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N82 OAP

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,840 mi
Last recorded98,840 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN82 OAP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,840 miles

s.r/s light on

Fail 15 Apr 2010 98,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

s.r/s light on

Fail 9 Jul 2009 97,598 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

s.r.s light on

Pass 9 Jul 2009 97,598 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

s.r.s light on

Pass 7 Jul 2008 93,781 miles

s.r.s. light on

Fail 7 Jul 2008 93,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

s.r.s. light on

Pass 5 Jul 2007 86,872 miles

some sidewall damage o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Fail 5 Jul 2007 86,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some sidewall damage o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Fail 13 Jul 2006 80,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 80,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 75,105 miles

n/s/r tyre has side wall damage

Fail 14 Jul 2005 75,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/r tyre has side wall damage

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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N82 OAP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N82 OAP, 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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N82 OAP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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