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N835 BVR

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,898 mi
Last recorded68,898 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN835 BVR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,898 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,930 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 61,930 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,862 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 59,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2005
Fail 23 Nov 2005 57,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N835 BVR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N835 BVR, 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 N835 BVR registered?

N835 BVR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N835 BVR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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