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N830 GRV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,231 mi
Last recorded123,231 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 GRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 123,231 miles

nsr and osr lamp lenses damaged

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp inoperative

nsf tyre has edge wear

Pass 30 May 2013 119,615 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 117,651 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

sump pan rusted and leaking

Fail 25 May 2012 117,651 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

sump pan rusted and leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2011 115,315 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 115,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 113,882 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 113,260 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 112,407 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 112,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 109,946 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 109,923 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 105,203 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 105,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 GRV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GRV, 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 GRV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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