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N855 OVK

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,974 mi
Last recorded93,974 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,974 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 20 Apr 2009 90,222 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

offside rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack

spare tyre flat and worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2009 90,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

offside rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack

spare tyre flat and worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2008 84,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 23 Apr 2008 84,244 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 21 Mar 2007 78,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in oil

Fail 16 Mar 2007 77,979 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust system heavily corroded and blowing slightly

underside of vehicle covered with oil

Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,820 miles

CORROSION TO CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 10 Apr 2006 71,811 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

BAD OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

CORROSION TO CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER AND INNER SIDE WALLS PERISHED AND CRACKED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD CLOSE TO LIMIT OF 1.6MM

SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT OF EXHAUST

SPARE TYRE WORN BELOW LIMIT OF 1.6MM

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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N855 OVK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N855 OVK, 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 N855 OVK registered?

N855 OVK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N855 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N855 OVK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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