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N830 BOP

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 BOP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 85,656 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,474 miles

Both front lower arms inner bushes worn

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight corrosion on both front coil springs

Surface corrosion o/s/r chassis

Fail 2 Sep 2013 81,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front lower arms inner bushes worn

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Surface corrosion o/s/r chassis

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,105 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/F wheel slightly stiff to turn

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Spare wheel missing

Fail 6 Sep 2011 71,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/F wheel slightly stiff to turn

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,289 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,426 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,456 miles

pin hole leak in o/s/f cv boot

Fail 4 Sep 2007 51,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

pin hole leak in o/s/f cv boot

Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 45,682 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 45,675 miles

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

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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N830 BOP 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N830 BOP, 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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N830 BOP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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