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N835 NMW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,273 mi
Last recorded109,273 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN835 NMW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 109,273 miles

Engine is leaking oil.

Foot brake efficiency is poor at nearside rear.

Nearside door mirror glass is badly damaged.

Spare wheel / tyre not present.

Steering has a small amount of play in rack.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 109,166 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine is leaking oil.

Foot brake efficiency is poor at nearside rear.

Nearside door mirror glass is badly damaged.

Spare wheel / tyre not present.

Steering has a small amount of play in rack.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 105,796 miles

Alternator mounting bolt is hanging out and fouling belt.

Brake fluid level is close to minimum mark in reservoir.

Brake servo assistance, although working, is not very strong.

Clutch operation is very heavy at pedal.

Drivers seat is a bit rickety on pivots.

Engine is leaking oil badly.

Spare wheel / tyre not present in carrier.

Welded repair to offside sill checked best possible but hindered by thick coating of sealant.

Windscreen has a small stone chip at offside.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 105,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Alternator mounting bolt is hanging out and fouling belt.

Brake fluid level is close to minimum mark in reservoir.

Brake servo assistance, although working, is not very strong.

Clutch operation is very heavy at pedal.

Drivers seat is a bit rickety on pivots.

Engine is leaking oil badly.

Spare wheel / tyre not present in carrier.

Windscreen has a small stone chip at offside.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 102,696 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 97,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside headlamp glass held on with tape

Fail 24 Oct 2006 97,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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N835 NMW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue 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 NMW, 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 NMW registered?

N835 NMW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 July 1996.

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