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N831 BOC

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,583 mi
Last recorded69,583 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 BOC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,583 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 May 2019 68,825 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 68,825 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 68,026 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 68,026 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,830 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,939 miles

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

coolant level low

rear exhaust rubber support broken

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 65,939 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

coolant level low

rear exhaust rubber support broken

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,971 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 64,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,082 miles

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

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

nearside inner driveshaft seal has slight leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,931 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 62,931 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,577 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,321 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 60,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,891 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 58,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,495 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,224 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 55,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,755 miles

front number plate cracked

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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N831 BOC is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N831 BOC, 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 N831 BOC registered?

N831 BOC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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