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N843 ODL

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,910 mi
Last recorded47,910 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN843 ODL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 47,910 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 38,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and between gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

After consultation with DVSA, the broken wiper stalk should be seen as a dangerous defect.

Fail 7 Feb 2022 38,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and between gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

wiper stalk broken flush with steering cowling. switch still functions, below service standard.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 35,840 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 29,353 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 29,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 26,762 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 26,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,103 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,515 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,231 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,052 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 19,875 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres have cracking on side walls

Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,330 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,886 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 13,312 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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N843 ODL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N843 ODL, 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 N843 ODL registered?

N843 ODL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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