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N846 BOC

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,978 mi
Last recorded128,978 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN846 BOC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 128,978 miles

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel arches are corroded

offside outer sill is corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 126,097 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on offside sill

slight cracking on all tyres

Fail 9 Dec 2013 126,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on offside sill

slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 23 Nov 2012 122,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 119,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emmissions only just passed lambda close to limits

front wipers slightly perished

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside front coil spring corroded

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak on engine and gearbox

vehicle rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 6 Dec 2010 114,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both haed lamps slightly damp with water

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust down pipe slightly blowing

front number plate slightly deterioated

vehicle rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Fail 6 Dec 2010 114,870 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both haed lamps slightly damp with water

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust down pipe slightly blowing

front number plate slightly deterioated

vehicle rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 3 Dec 2009 110,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front wipers perished

both rear tyres close to legal limits

vehicle very rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Fail 3 Dec 2009 110,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front wipers perished

both rear tyres close to legal limits

offside outer sill slightly corroded

vehicle very rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 10 Nov 2008 106,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle slightly rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

Fail 6 Nov 2008 106,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle slightly rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

Pass 27 Nov 2007 102,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 100,444 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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N846 BOC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N846 BOC, 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 N846 BOC registered?

N846 BOC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N846 BOC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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