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N835 GRV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,998 mi
Last recorded75,998 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN835 GRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,998 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 75,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 71,760 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 71,760 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,368 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 68,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Fail 20 Oct 2007 66,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 66,938 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 61,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,480 miles

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 GRV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N835 GRV registered?

N835 GRV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N835 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N835 GRV shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N835 GRV have outstanding finance?

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