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N839 LGF

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,534 mi
Last recorded115,534 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 LGF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 115,534 miles

center stop light inop

front discs very rusty

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 115,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in silencer (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f track rod arm too much play (2.2.B.1f)

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

center stop light inop

front discs very rusty

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 112,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 111,264 miles

center stop lamp inop

slight play n/s/f wheel

Fail 30 Oct 2013 111,264 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

center stop lamp inop

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,314 miles

front number plate water damage

Fail 1 Nov 2012 109,314 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front number plate water damage

Pass 25 Oct 2011 107,230 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 107,230 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 105,200 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing badly

Pass 12 Nov 2009 102,734 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 100,493 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 6 Jan 2009 100,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Battery insecure

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 18 Dec 2007 96,534 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 96,534 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 92,367 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 85,494 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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N839 LGF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N839 LGF, 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 N839 LGF registered?

N839 LGF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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