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N831 RBB

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,210 mi
Last recorded109,210 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 RBB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 109,210 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,468 miles

exhaust been reapair with exhaust paste and is only a temp repair

n/s cv joint slightly worn

o/s rear wheel arch damaged

rear tyres cracking and perrishing

various corrosion on body and chassis starting to appear

Fail 21 Sep 2010 107,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust been reapair with exhaust paste and is only a temp repair

n/s cv joint slightly worn

o/s rear wheel arch damaged

rear tyres cracking and perrishing

various corrosion on body and chassis starting to appear

Pass 24 Oct 2009 98,522 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 87,905 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 79,472 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 79,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 69,814 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 RBB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N831 RBB registered?

N831 RBB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N831 RBB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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